Is High Island, TX 77623 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
High Island is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The High Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in High Island, TX 77623 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 141 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 44% to $149,185. Overall, High Island is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Galveston County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Bacliff 77518 (20% sold over asking) and Santa Fe 77517 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bacliff 77518Buyer’s market $143 /sq ftDickinson 77539Balanced $161 /sq ftFriendswood 77546Seller’s market $184 /sq ftGalveston 77550Buyer’s market $222 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where High Island is
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Questions about High Island real estate
Is High Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in High Island, TX 77623 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 High Island?
The typical home went under contract in 141 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in High Island sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 83.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in High Island?
About 1.41% of a home’s value a year in Galveston County, or roughly $5,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in High Island?
The median sale price was $149,185 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $99 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology