Is Sour Lake, TX 77659 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sour Lake is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 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 34% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #193 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 Sour Lake housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sour Lake, TX 77659 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 4%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $314,864. Overall, Sour Lake is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hardin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% 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, Sour Lake ranks #193 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).
Nearby, Village Mills 77663 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Sour Lake real estate
Is Sour Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Sour Lake, TX 77659 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 Sour Lake?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sour Lake sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sour Lake?
About 1.09% of a home’s value a year in Hardin County, or roughly $4,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sour Lake?
The median sale price was $314,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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