Is May, TX 76857 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
May is a buyer’s market. With about 12.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The May housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in May, TX 76857 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 12.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (84 days then) and the median sale price fell 25% to $199,913. Overall, May is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Brown County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Early 76802 (22% sold over asking) and Brownwood 76801 (10% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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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 May nearby
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Questions about May real estate
Is May a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.2 months of supply in May, TX 76857 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 May?
The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in May sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in May?
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 May?
The median sale price was $199,913 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.
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