Is Bastrop, TX 78602 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bastrop housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Bastrop, TX 78602 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 102 days and there were 6.5 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 169 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold more slowly (68 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $381,835. Overall, Bastrop is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bastrop County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Bastrop ranks #647 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rosanky 78953 (0% sold over asking) or Red Rock 78662 (0% sold over asking), while Paige 78659 (25% sold over asking) and Smithville 78957 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.