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Is Sabinal, TX 78881 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Sabinal is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market242Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$127▼ −0.4% vs. last year

The Sabinal housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sabinal, TX 78881 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 242 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 (64 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $207,410. Overall, Sabinal is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, Uvalde 78801 (10% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Concan 78838Buyer’s market $266 /sq ftKnippa 78870 — /sq ftUvalde 78801Buyer’s market $137 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Sabinal real estate

Is Sabinal a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in Sabinal, TX 78881 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 Sabinal?

The typical home went under contract in 242 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sabinal sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sabinal?

About 1.44% of a home’s value a year in Uvalde County, or roughly $5,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Sabinal?

The median sale price was $207,410 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.

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