RealTrends Market Report

Houston, TX

Single-Family Homes

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Houston, TX

Sun Sep 15 2024
This week the median list price for Houston, TX is $364,700 with the market action index hovering around 33. This is less than last month's market action index of 34. Inventory has increased to 6,943. Click here to stay informed with the Houston market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Houston, TX

Sun Sep 15 2024
This week the median list price for Houston, TX is $364,700 with the market action index hovering around 33. This is less than last month's market action index of 34. Inventory has increased to 6,943. Click here to stay informed with the Houston market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Houston market.
Median List Price $364,700
Median Price of New Listings $345,000
Per Square Foot $185
Average Days on Market 108
Median Days on Market 70
Price Decreased 44%
Price Increased 4%
Relisted 23%
Inventory 6,943
Median Rent
Market Action 33
Slight Seller's Advantage

The market seems to have paused around this plateau. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$800,000 3,189 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 3.5 20 130 155 84
$425,000 2,172 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2.5 17 167 140 63
$319,900 1,900 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2.5 23 181 163 70
$229,945 1,445 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2 51 189 172 63