Is Corpus Christi, TX 78409 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Corpus Christi is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Corpus Christi housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Corpus Christi, TX 78409 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 166 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (143 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $230,798. Overall, Corpus Christi is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Nueces County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Agua Dulce 78330 (50% sold over asking) and Bishop 78343 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Agua Dulce 78330Seller’s market $75 /sq ftBanquete 78339 — /sq ftBishop 78343Buyer’s market $120 /sq ftCorpus Christi 78401Buyer’s market $99 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Corpus Christi nearby
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Questions about Corpus Christi real estate
Is Corpus Christi a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Corpus Christi, TX 78409 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 Corpus Christi?
The typical home went under contract in 166 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Corpus Christi sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Corpus Christi?
About 1.59% of a home’s value a year in Nueces County, or roughly $6,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Corpus Christi?
The median sale price was $230,798 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $129 per square foot.
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