Is Port Arthur, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Port Arthur is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Port Arthur, TX

How much do homes in Port Arthur, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$141,250

$100/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$20,250(+16.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Port Arthur have sold for 16.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Port Arthur was $141,250 in October 2024, up 16.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $100.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $147K$89K
-39.5%
2 $87.5K$80K
-8.6%
3 $130K$153.5K
+18.1%
4 $178.5K$209.9K
+17.6%
5+ $346K$259K
-25.1%

Summary: Port Arthur housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 39.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 25.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Nederland
+19.9%
Port Arthur
+16.7%
Bridge City-Orangefield
-1.8%
Groves
-9.9%

Housing Supply in Port Arthur, TX

How many homes are available in Port Arthur, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5765+14.0%

Summary: The Port Arthur real estate market had 65 homes for sale in October 2024, a 14.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 910
+11.1%
3 3038
+26.7%
4 1110
-9.1%
5+ 55
0.0%

Summary: The Port Arthur housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 26.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
76-14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Port Arthur, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Port Arthur in October 2024, down by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Port Arthur, TX

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
33 Days35 Days+4.3%

Summary: Homes in Port Arthur had an average of 35 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 4.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Port Arthur are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 6 homes were sold in Port Arthur; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 16 Days Ago

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