Is Webster, TX 77598 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Webster 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.
More competitive than 47% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #73 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 Webster housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Webster, TX 77598 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 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 60 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price rose 67% to $438,761. Overall, Webster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 99%. On our competition score, Webster ranks #73 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 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).
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Questions about Webster real estate
Is Webster a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Webster, TX 77598 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 Webster?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Webster sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Webster?
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 Webster?
The median sale price was $438,761 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.
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