Is Stamford, TX 79553 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stamford is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Stamford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Stamford, TX 79553 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. 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 fell from 11%, homes sold more slowly (57 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $120,448. Overall, Stamford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jones County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Abilene 79601 (28% sold over asking) and Anson 79501 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Abilene 79601Seller’s market $178 /sq ftAnson 79501Seller’s market $117 /sq ftAvoca 79503 — /sq ftHamlin 79520Balanced $103 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Stamford nearby
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Questions about Stamford real estate
Is Stamford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Stamford, TX 79553 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 Stamford?
The typical home went under contract in 88 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stamford sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stamford?
About 1.59% of a home’s value a year in Jones County, or roughly $6,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stamford?
The median sale price was $120,448 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $109 per square foot.
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