Is Houston, TX 77008 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Houston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Houston, TX 77008 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 258 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 16%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $649,719. Overall, Houston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 66%. On our competition score, Houston ranks #202 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Houston 77081 (0% sold over asking) or Houston 77076 (0% sold over asking), while Houston 77005 (31% sold over asking) and Webster 77598 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.