Is Baytown, TX 77523 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Baytown is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 17% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #468 of 868 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Baytown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Baytown, TX 77523 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 4.3 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 199 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold more slowly (58 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $399,827. Overall, Baytown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Baytown ranks #468 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wallisville 77597 (0% sold over asking) or Anahuac 77514 (5% sold over asking), while Winnie 77665 (13% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Baytown real estate
Is Baytown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Baytown, TX 77523 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 Baytown?
The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Baytown sell over asking?
8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Baytown?
About 1.05% of a home’s value a year in Chambers County, or roughly $4,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Baytown?
The median sale price was $399,827 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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