Is Abilene, TX 79605 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Abilene is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 39% 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.
More competitive than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #4 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 Abilene housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Abilene, TX 79605 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 91 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $218,905. Overall, Abilene is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Taylor County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Abilene ranks #4 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tye 79563 (0% sold over asking) or Ovalo 79541 (0% sold over asking), while Merkel 79536 (43% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Abilene real estate
Is Abilene a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Abilene, TX 79605 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 Abilene?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Abilene sell over asking?
39% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Abilene?
About 1.37% of a home’s value a year in Taylor County, or roughly $5,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Abilene?
The median sale price was $218,905 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $143 per square foot.
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