Is Early, TX 76802 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Early is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 22% 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 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #100 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 Early housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Early, TX 76802 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $241,146. Overall, Early is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Brown County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Early ranks #100 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at May 76857 (0% sold over asking) or Blanket 76432 (0% sold over asking).
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Bangs 76823Seller’s market $108 /sq ftBlanket 76432Balanced $147 /sq ftBrookesmith 76827 — /sq ftBrownwood 76801Buyer’s market $142 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Early nearby
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Questions about Early real estate
Is Early a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Early, TX 76802 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 Early?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Early sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Early?
About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Brown County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Early?
The median sale price was $241,146 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.
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