Is Montague, TX 76251 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Montague is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list91.3%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market101Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$276

The Montague housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Montague, TX 76251 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 101 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. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Within Montague County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Bowie 76230 (10% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

About the area

Montague County, TX

Population	708
Median income	$62,375
Average income	$90,949
Median home value	$262,500
Owner-occupied	89% of homes
Median year built	1983

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (relatively high), tornadoes (relatively high), wildfire (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 76251; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Montague real estate

Is Montague a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Montague, TX 76251 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 Montague?

The typical home went under contract in 101 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Montague sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Montague?

About 0.92% of a home’s value a year in Montague County, or roughly $3,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Montague?

The median sale price was $524,773 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $276 per square foot.

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