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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Galveston is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Galveston is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Galveston, TX

How much do homes in Galveston, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$429,400

$324/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$23,716(-5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Galveston have sold for 5.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Galveston was $429,400 in November 2024, down 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $324.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $195.2K$182.7K
-6.4%
2 $339K$309K
-8.8%
3 $521.1K$489.5K
-6.1%
4 $760K$748.5K
-1.5%
5+ $1.1M$1.0M
-7.7%

Summary: Galveston housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Jamaica Beach
-0.9%
Galveston
-5.2%

Housing Supply in Galveston, TX

How many homes are available in Galveston, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9761,113+14.0%

Summary: The Galveston real estate market had 1,113 homes for sale in November 2024, a 14.0% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 146161
+10.3%
2 217244
+12.4%
3 356414
+16.3%
4 184212
+15.2%
5+ 7382
+12.3%

Summary: The Galveston housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6252-16.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

49 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Galveston, you may be able to get a good deal. 94.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 52 homes were sold or pending in Galveston in November 2024, down by 16.1% month-over-month. Of the 52 sold homes, 94% were sold under asking, 4% were sold at asking, and 2% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Galveston, TX

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
59 Days79 Days+32.9%

Summary: Homes in Galveston had an average of 79 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 32.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

26 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Galveston has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 52 homes were sold in Galveston; 29% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% 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 17 Days Ago

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