Is Waelder, TX 78959 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Waelder 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 Waelder housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Waelder, TX 78959 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 245 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 faster (271 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $202,412. Overall, Waelder is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Gonzales County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Cost 78614 (100% sold over asking) and Harwood 78632 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Cost 78614Seller’s market $97 /sq ftGonzales 78629Buyer’s market $118 /sq ftHarwood 78632 $214 /sq ftLeesville 78122 $468 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Waelder is
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Questions about Waelder real estate
Is Waelder a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Waelder, TX 78959 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 Waelder?
The typical home went under contract in 245 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Waelder sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Waelder?
About 1.31% of a home’s value a year in Gonzales County, or roughly $5,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Waelder?
The median sale price was $202,412 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $177 per square foot.
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