Houston Real Estate Rankings

Top 10 Major Markets in HoustonHighest Days on Market

Taking a close look at Houston's housing market from the past six months, we see Surfside leading the charge in terms of days on market, indicating a struggle to close deals. From the high numbers of active listings to the average selling prices, here's a detailed breakdown of the top 10 markets where homes are sitting the longest.
Statistics calculated from from March 13, 2024 to September 09, 2024
1
Surfside
152 Average DOM
Surfside claims the top spot with an average of 152 days on market. With a notable inventory of 134 active listings and an average selling price around $446,729, sellers here may need some patience to close their deals.

Available Homes:

147

Homes Sold:

34

Average Sold Price:

$447k

Months of Inventory:

28

Average Discount:

8%

Surfside Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
2
Cleveland
137 Average DOM
In Cleveland, homes are averaging 137 days on market. Despite a more affordable average selling price of $256,742 and a sizable active listing count of 403, it seems buyers are taking their time in this market.

Available Homes:

423

Homes Sold:

255

Average Sold Price:

$257k

Months of Inventory:

11

Average Discount:

8%

Cleveland Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
3
Galveston
129 Average DOM
Galveston, a popular coastal town, sees homes sitting for an average of 129 days. This market has 1,786 active listings and an average selling price of $518,178, suggesting a larger inventory might be affecting turnover.

Available Homes:

1,903

Homes Sold:

672

Average Sold Price:

$518k

Months of Inventory:

18

Average Discount:

7%

Galveston Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes

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4
Willis
118 Average DOM
Willis, with an average DOM of 118, has 545 active listings and homes selling at an average price of $352,132. The market here is moving slowly despite having fewer active listings compared to some other areas.

Available Homes:

600

Homes Sold:

414

Average Sold Price:

$352k

Months of Inventory:

9

Average Discount:

6%

Willis Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
5
Santa Fe
115 Average DOM
Santa Fe homes average 115 days on market, with 395 active listings and an average sale price of $354,587. It’s a clear indication that this market isn't soaring as fast as one might expect.

Available Homes:

447

Homes Sold:

336

Average Sold Price:

$355k

Months of Inventory:

8

Average Discount:

6%

Santa Fe Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
6
Sealy
111 Average DOM
Sealy rounds up homes in an average of 111 days on market. With only 29 active listings and an average selling price of $333,626, the low inventory might be signaling cautious buyer behavior.

Available Homes:

29

Homes Sold:

30

Average Sold Price:

$334k

Months of Inventory:

7

Average Discount:

7%

Sealy Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
7
Huffman
110 Average DOM
Huffman, averaging 110 days on market, has 93 active listings with homes selling at $319,375. With a moderate inventory, the higher days on market might be an anomaly or reflecting specific local conditions.

Available Homes:

99

Homes Sold:

50

Average Sold Price:

$319k

Months of Inventory:

13

Average Discount:

7%

Huffman Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
8
Dayton
110 Average DOM
Dayton also sees an average of 110 days on market, supported by 302 active listings and an average price point of $342,440. The solid inventory levels suggest a balanced, albeit sluggish, market.

Available Homes:

351

Homes Sold:

162

Average Sold Price:

$342k

Months of Inventory:

13

Average Discount:

5%

Dayton Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
9
North Loop
108 Average DOM
North Loop homes average 108 days on market, with 386 active listings and selling around $308,103. It's a fairly active market, but homes are still taking about three and a half months to sell.

Available Homes:

429

Homes Sold:

209

Average Sold Price:

$308k

Months of Inventory:

13

Average Discount:

5%

North Loop Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes
10
Huntsville
108 Average DOM
Finally, Huntsville ties with North Loop with an average of 108 days on market. This market has 190 active listings and homes selling at $323,679, indicating a steady yet slow-moving market.

Available Homes:

203

Homes Sold:

163

Average Sold Price:

$324k

Months of Inventory:

8

Average Discount:

6%

Huntsville Statistics and TrendsAvailable Homes

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