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BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Harris County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BAYTOWN, TX real estate market (77521) currently shows 395 active listings, with 126 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 53 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $284,950 to $276,950.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 66,215  ·  Density: 518.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $74,948

Typical home value: $194,381  ·  Homeownership: 59.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
395
⇩ 11.8% vs 448 last year
Pending
126
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$276,950
⇩ 2.8% vs $284,950 last year
Average Price
$295,537
⇩ 8.4% vs $322,737 last year
Days on Market
53
⇧ 8.2% vs 49 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$141
⇩ 2.8% vs $145/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,940 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 395 this year vs 448 last year
  • Days on market: 53 now vs 49 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $276,950 (-2.8% YoY)
  • Average: $295,537 (-8.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.8 miles — 2,110 listings ($790,368,671 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
77521Baytown, TX 775210.0 mi345$107,501,655$279,950$311,599
77562Highlands, TX 775625.7 mi37$16,569,895$287,995$447,835
77523Baytown, TX 775236.5 mi248$114,801,928$399,225$462,911
77532Crosby, TX 775329.9 mi421$142,548,074$289,950$338,594
77049Houston, TX 7704911.2 mi88$26,201,032$286,995$297,739
77015Houston, TX 7701513.0 mi109$24,510,394$234,950$224,866
77503Pasadena, TX 7750314.5 mi63$16,558,605$235,949$262,835
77505Pasadena, TX 7750515.7 mi54$21,398,958$328,441$396,277
77586Seabrook, TX 7758616.5 mi180$102,274,380$396,950$568,191
77535Dayton, TX 7753516.7 mi391$152,821,568$356,729$390,848
77059Houston, TX 7705917.1 mi62$38,184,932$518,950$615,886
77078Houston, TX 7707817.5 mi59$11,578,278$197,250$196,242
77504Pasadena, TX 7750417.8 mi53$15,418,972$265,750$290,924

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BAYTOWN, TX 77521?

As of September 2026, there are 395 active listings in BAYTOWN, TX (zip code 77521), compared to 448 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BAYTOWN, TX 77521?

The median listing price in BAYTOWN, TX 77521 is $276,950 as of September 2026, a 2.8% decrease from $284,950 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BAYTOWN, TX?

Homes in BAYTOWN, TX 77521 spend an average of 53 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BAYTOWN, TX 77521?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BAYTOWN, TX 77521 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 53 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BAYTOWN, TX?

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