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Is Plainview, TX 79072 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Plainview is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score9/ 100

More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #802 of 881 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.1Under 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 market85Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$96▼ −6.8% vs. last year

The Plainview housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Plainview, TX 79072 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 85 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 46 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $184,820. Overall, Plainview is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

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Questions about Plainview real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Plainview, TX 79072 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 Plainview?

The typical home went under contract in 85 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Plainview sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Plainview?

About 1.31% of a home’s value a year in Hale County, or roughly $5,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Plainview?

The median sale price was $184,820 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $96 per square foot.

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