Is Galveston County, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since April 2023
At the same time last year, Galveston County was a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Galveston County, TX
How much do homes in Galveston County, TX cost?
Median Sold Price
$340,174
$172/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since April 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Galveston County was $340,174 in April 2024, down 1.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $172.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $195K | $195K | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | $286.5K | $290K | +1.2% |
3 Bedrooms | $306K | $301.3K | -1.5% |
4 Bedrooms | $396.4K | $399.9K | +0.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | $593.7K | $625K | +5.3% |
Summary: Galveston County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.3%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Chambers County | $330.8K | $358.7K | +8.4% |
Harris County | $314.1K | $319.6K | +1.8% |
Brazoria County | $330.7K | $330.9K | 0.1% |
Galveston County | $344.2K | $340.1K | -1.2% |
Housing Supply in Galveston County, TX
How many homes are available in Galveston County, TX?
Number of Homes For Sale
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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2,642 | 3,171 | +20.0% |
Summary: The Galveston County real estate market had 3,171 homes for sale in April 2024, a 20.0% increase compared to March 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 165 | 192 | +16.4% |
2 Bedrooms | 352 | 432 | +22.7% |
3 Bedrooms | 1,141 | 1,353 | +18.6% |
4 Bedrooms | 774 | 948 | +22.5% |
5+ Bedrooms | 210 | 246 | +17.1% |
Summary: The Galveston County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 22.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.1%.
Number of Homes Sold
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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397 | 418 | +5.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
269 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
86 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
62 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 418 homes were sold or pending in Galveston County in April 2024, up by 5.3% month-over-month. Of the 417 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Galveston County, TX
How long does it take to sell a home in Galveston County, TX?
Average Sale Time
Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
50 Days | 49 Days | -2.1% |
Summary: Homes in Galveston County had an average of 49 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 2.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
227 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
107 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
84 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During April 2024, 418 homes were sold in Galveston County; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% of homes were sold over 90 days.