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Is Somerville, TX 77879 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Somerville is a buyer’s market. With about 6.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score23/ 100

More competitive than 17% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #453 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

Months of supply6.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market50Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$151▼ −18.0% vs. last year

The Somerville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Somerville, TX 77879 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 6.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (89 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $254,890. Overall, Somerville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

On our competition score, Somerville ranks #453 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

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Questions about Somerville real estate

Is Somerville a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.3 months of supply in Somerville, TX 77879 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 Somerville?

The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Somerville sell over asking?

14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Somerville?

About 0.95% of a home’s value a year in Burleson County, or roughly $3,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Somerville?

The median sale price was $254,890 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $151 per square foot.

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