Is Athens, TX 75752 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Athens housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Athens, TX 75752 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 12 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (7% then), homes sold faster (96 days then) and the median sale price rose 69% to $431,613. Overall, Athens is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Henderson County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Murchison 75778 (0% sold over asking) or Athens 75751 (3% sold over asking), while Brownsboro 75756 (33% sold over asking) and Eustace 75124 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.