Is Fort Bend County, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fort Bend County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Fort Bend County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Fort Bend County 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 Fort Bend County, TX

How much do homes in Fort Bend County, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$406,978

$169/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$6,939(+1.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fort Bend County have sold for 1.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fort Bend County was $406,978 in November 2024, up 1.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $169.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $260K$242K
-6.9%
2 $302K$308K
+2.0%
3 $310K$314.9K
+1.6%
4 $434.9K$443.4K
+2.0%
5+ $640K$674K
+5.3%

Summary: Fort Bend County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Wharton County
+6.4%
Brazoria County
+4.3%
Austin County
+2.9%
Fort Bend County
+1.7%
Waller County
-0.2%

Housing Supply in Fort Bend County, TX

How many homes are available in Fort Bend County, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3,1203,260+4.5%

Summary: The Fort Bend County real estate market had 3,260 homes for sale in November 2024, a 4.5% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 66
0.0%
2 93108
+16.1%
3 903946
+4.8%
4 1,5581,617
+3.8%
5+ 560583
+4.1%

Summary: The Fort Bend County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
662480-27.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

332 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

95 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

51 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fort Bend County, you may be able to get a good deal. 69.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 480 homes were sold or pending in Fort Bend County in November 2024, down by 27.5% month-over-month. Of the 478 sold homes, 69% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fort Bend County, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Fort Bend County, TX?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
40 Days36 Days-9.9%

Summary: Homes in Fort Bend County had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 9.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

281 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

151 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

46 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 480 homes were sold in Fort Bend County; 59% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 21 Days Ago

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