Is West Columbia, TX 77486 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Columbia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in West Columbia, TX 77486 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 78 days and there were 8.3 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 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (91 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $258,388. Overall, West Columbia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Brazoria County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, West Columbia ranks #744 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Liverpool 77577 (0% sold over asking) or Danbury 77534 (0% sold over asking), while Pearland 77584 (18% sold over asking) and Angleton 77515 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.