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Is Childress, TX 79201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Childress is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 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.

Competition score49/ 100

More competitive than 49% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #68 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 supply2.5Under 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 market20Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$128▲ +34.2% vs. last year

The Childress housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Childress, TX 79201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $186,169. Overall, Childress is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

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Questions about Childress real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Childress, TX 79201 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 Childress?

The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Childress 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 Childress?

About 1.19% of a home’s value a year in Childress County, or roughly $4,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Childress?

The median sale price was $186,169 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $128 per square foot.

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