Is Houston, TX 77039 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Houston is a buyer’s market. With about 8.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 6% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #745 of 881 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Houston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Houston, TX 77039 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 8.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $181,921. Overall, Houston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%.
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.
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Questions about Houston real estate
Is Houston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.7 months of supply in Houston, TX 77039 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 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Houston sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% 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 $181,921 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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