Is Port Arthur, TX 77642 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Port Arthur is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 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.
More competitive than 22% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #364 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 Port Arthur housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Port Arthur, TX 77642 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (58 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $174,924. Overall, Port Arthur is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Port Arthur ranks #364 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).
Nearby, Nome 77629 (13% sold over asking) and Beaumont 77701 (7% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Port Arthur real estate
Is Port Arthur a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Port Arthur, TX 77642 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 Port Arthur?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Port Arthur sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 82.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Port Arthur?
About 1.53% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $6,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Port Arthur?
The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $115 per square foot.
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