Is Port Lavaca, TX 77979 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Port Lavaca is a buyer’s market. With about 9.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 10% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #645 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 Lavaca housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Port Lavaca, TX 77979 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 9.7 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 28 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 31% to $264,885. Overall, Port Lavaca is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Port Lavaca ranks #645 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Port O Connor 77982 (4% sold over asking), while Seadrift 77983 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Port Lavaca real estate
Is Port Lavaca a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.7 months of supply in Port Lavaca, TX 77979 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 Lavaca?
The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Port Lavaca sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Port Lavaca?
About 1.26% of a home’s value a year in Calhoun County, or roughly $5,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Port Lavaca?
The median sale price was $264,885 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $149 per square foot.
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