Is Houston, TX 77085 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Houston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Houston, TX 77085 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $234,898. Overall, Houston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Harris County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Houston ranks #304 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 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.