Is Marlin, TX 76661 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Marlin is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 21% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #381 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 Marlin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Marlin, TX 76661 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 19 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 83% to $149,935. Overall, Marlin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Falls County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Marlin ranks #381 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 26 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Riesel 76682 (0% sold over asking) or Lott 76656 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Marlin real estate
Is Marlin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Marlin, TX 76661 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 Marlin?
The typical home went under contract in 93 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Marlin sell over asking?
28% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Marlin?
About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Falls County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Marlin?
The median sale price was $149,935 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $78 per square foot.
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