Is Houston, TX 77013 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Houston is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market21Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$118▼ −18.0% vs. last year

The Houston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Houston, TX 77013 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 5.2 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 11 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $187,919. Overall, Houston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Houston 77005 (31% sold over asking) and Webster 77598 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Baytown 77520Buyer’s market $125 /sq ftBaytown 77521Balanced $139 /sq ftBellaire 77401Seller’s market $323 /sq ftChannelview 77530Balanced $148 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Houston real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Houston, TX 77013 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 Houston?

The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Houston sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Houston?

About 1.62% of a home’s value a year in Harris County, or roughly $6,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Houston?

The median sale price was $187,919 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.

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