Is Sweetwater, TX 79556 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sweetwater is a buyer’s market. With about 7.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #845 of 868 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Sweetwater housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Sweetwater, TX 79556 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 84 days and there were 7.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 30 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 6%, homes sold more slowly (82 days then) and the median sale price fell 38% to $144,837. Overall, Sweetwater is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Sweetwater ranks #845 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 5 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Roscoe 79545 (0% sold over asking) or Blackwell 79506 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Sweetwater real estate
Is Sweetwater a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.7 months of supply in Sweetwater, TX 79556 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 Sweetwater?
The typical home went under contract in 84 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sweetwater sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sweetwater?
About 1.53% of a home’s value a year in Nolan County, or roughly $6,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sweetwater?
The median sale price was $144,837 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $111 per square foot.
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