Is Houston, AK 99694 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Houston is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 36% 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 80% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #12 of 31 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 Houston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Houston, AK 99694 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold more slowly (13 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $319,862. Overall, Houston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Matanuska-Susitna Borough, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Houston ranks #12 of 31 AK ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cantwell 99729 (0% sold over asking) or Skwentna 99667 (0% sold over asking), while Sutton 99674 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Houston real estate
Is Houston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Houston, AK 99694 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 Houston?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Houston sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Houston?
About 1.06% of a home’s value a year in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, or roughly $4,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Houston?
The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $276 per square foot.
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