Is Sour Lake, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sour Lake is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Sour Lake was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Sour Lake is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Sour Lake, TX

How much do homes in Sour Lake, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$268,500

$149/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$31,490(-10.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sour Lake have sold for 10.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sour Lake was $268,500 in October 2024, down 10.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $149.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $110.2K$160K
+45.1%
3 $312.4K$265.5K
-15.0%
4 $298K$297.8K
0%
5+ $568K$244.4K
-57.0%

Summary: Sour Lake housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 45.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 57%.

Housing Supply in Sour Lake, TX

How many homes are available in Sour Lake, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2319-17.4%

Summary: The Sour Lake real estate market had 19 homes for sale in October 2024, a 17.4% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 43
-25.0%
3 96
-33.3%
4 98
-11.1%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Sour Lake housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
75-28.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 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 Sour Lake, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Sour Lake in October 2024, down by 28.6% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 40% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sour Lake, TX

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
76 Days50 Days-33.9%

Summary: Homes in Sour Lake had an average of 50 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 33.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 5 homes were sold in Sour Lake; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 40% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% 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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