Is Polk County, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
At the same time last year, Polk County was a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Polk County, TX
How much do homes in Polk County, TX cost?
Median Sold Price
$250,500
$159/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Polk County was $250,500 in May 2024, up 11.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $159.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $77K | $130.5K | +69.5% |
2 Bedrooms | $150K | $175K | +16.7% |
3 Bedrooms | $259.9K | $275K | +5.8% |
4 Bedrooms | $324K | $426.2K | +31.6% |
5+ Bedrooms | $325K | $782.5K | +140.8% |
Summary: Polk County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 69.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 31.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 140.8%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Polk County | $225K | $250.5K | +11.3% |
Tyler County | $179.9K | $196K | +8.9% |
Trinity County | $205K | $216.2K | +5.5% |
Angelina County | $258K | $254.9K | -1.2% |
San Jacinto County | $275K | $245K | -10.9% |
Housing Supply in Polk County, TX
How many homes are available in Polk County, TX?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
359 | 411 | +14.5% |
Summary: The Polk County real estate market had 411 homes for sale in May 2024, a 14.5% increase compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 13 | 13 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 67 | 79 | +17.9% |
3 Bedrooms | 201 | 235 | +16.9% |
4 Bedrooms | 57 | 63 | +10.5% |
5+ Bedrooms | 21 | 21 | 0.0% |
Summary: The Polk County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 17.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
36 | 38 | +5.6% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 38 homes were sold or pending in Polk County in May 2024, up by 5.6% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 68% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 21% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Polk County, TX
How long does it take to sell a home in Polk County, TX?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
57 Days | 61 Days | +7.1% |
Summary: Homes in Polk County had an average of 61 days on market in May 2024, up by 7.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
16 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 38 homes were sold in Polk County; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 24% of homes were sold over 90 days.