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Is Happy, TX 79042 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Happy is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Months of supply2.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market147Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$161▲ +4.6% vs. last year

The Happy housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Happy, TX 79042 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 147 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 (452 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $341,352. Overall, Happy is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Randall County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Happy real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Happy, TX 79042 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 Happy?

The typical home went under contract in 147 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Happy sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Happy?

About 1.51% of a home’s value a year in Randall County, or roughly $6,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Happy?

The median sale price was $341,352 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $161 per square foot.

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