Is Maxwell, TX 78656 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Maxwell housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Maxwell, TX 78656 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 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 70 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $249,842. Overall, Maxwell is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Caldwell County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Maxwell ranks #648 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dale 78616 (0% sold over asking), while Martindale 78655 (17% sold over asking) and Luling 78648 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.