Is Mesquite, TX 75181 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Mesquite is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 12% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 24% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #333 of 868 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Mesquite housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Mesquite, TX 75181 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 82 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 142 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (68 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $321,460. Overall, Mesquite is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Dallas County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Mesquite ranks #333 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dallas 75237 (0% sold over asking) or Dallas 75226 (0% sold over asking), while Dallas 75246 (33% sold over asking) and Hutchins 75141 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Mesquite real estate
Is Mesquite a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Mesquite, TX 75181 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Mesquite?
The typical home went under contract in 82 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Mesquite sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Mesquite?
About 1.58% of a home’s value a year in Dallas County, or roughly $6,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Mesquite?
The median sale price was $321,460 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $155 per square foot.
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