Is Baytown, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Baytown is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

At the same time last year, Baytown was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Baytown is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Baytown, TX

How much do homes in Baytown, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$274,825

$144/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$9,482(+3.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Baytown have sold for 3.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Baytown was $274,825 in August 2024, up 3.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $144.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $72.5K$60.2K
-17.0%
2 $137.5K$140K
+1.8%
3 $237.7K$242.5K
+2.0%
4 $299.8K$316.5K
+5.5%
5+ $348K$366.7K
+5.4%

Summary: Baytown housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 17%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Highlands
+5.1%
Baytown
+3.6%
Baytown
+1.4%
Mont Belvieu
+0.6%

Housing Supply in Baytown, TX

How many homes are available in Baytown, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
566627+10.8%

Summary: The Baytown real estate market had 627 homes for sale in August 2024, a 10.8% increase compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 56
+20.0%
2 2935
+20.7%
3 250261
+4.4%
4 234278
+18.8%
5+ 4847
-2.1%

Summary: The Baytown housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
11095-13.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

58 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Baytown, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 95 homes were sold or pending in Baytown in August 2024, down by 13.6% month-over-month. Of the 95 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Baytown, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Baytown, TX?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
45 Days45 Days-1.2%

Summary: Homes in Baytown had an average of 45 days on market in Aug 2024, down by 1.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

54 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

23 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Baytown are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During August 2024, 95 homes were sold in Baytown; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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