Is Odem, TX 78370 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Odem is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 6% 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 18% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #435 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 Odem housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Odem, TX 78370 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 98 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $227,900. Overall, Odem is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within San Patricio County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Odem ranks #435 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).
Nearby, Taft 78390 (25% sold over asking) and Mathis 78368 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Odem real estate
Is Odem a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Odem, TX 78370 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 Odem?
The typical home went under contract in 98 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Odem sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Odem?
About 1.49% of a home’s value a year in San Patricio County, or roughly $5,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Odem?
The median sale price was $227,900 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.
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