Is Kemah a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Kemah is currently a seller's market with 2.1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.2% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Kemah is 31/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kemah?

The median home price in Kemah is $292,615, down 8.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $163. Homes sell in a median of 152 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Kemah, Texas?

On a $292,615 home in Kemah, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,778 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $23,409 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,779, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,279 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Kemah agent?

A traditional Kemah listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,778 on a $292,615 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $7,779–$5,279 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Kemah?

The median home in Kemah currently spends 152 days on the market before going under contract, up 24% from last year. At a 95.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 56% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Texas?

No. Texas does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $292,615 home, that could save you up to $5,279.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $8,778 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kemah, Texas?

The median home in Kemah sells for $292,615 with prices down 8.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,778 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,279.

Kemah Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

31out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

31/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Kemah market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Price drops are common, so pricing accurately from the start is critical. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.1 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 68% below the Texas average of 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 8.2% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.8% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

152 median days on market — 34 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

56% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 22%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$292,615

-8.2%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

152

+24%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$163

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

95.2%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.1

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

56%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$285,750 → $292,615

▲2.4%

$320K$300K$280K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kemah?

The average Kemah homeowner saves $5,279 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $292,615 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Kemah home value

$292,615

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,778

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Kemah?

The total cost to sell a house in Kemah in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,778 with a traditional 3% commission on a $292,615 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,778	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,1932.8% avg	$5,852~2% avg	$5,852~2% avg	$8,1932.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,389	$4,389	$4,389	$4,389
Total cost	$21,360	$13,740	$11,240	$12,582
Net proceeds	$271,255	$278,875	$281,375	$280,033
You save	—	$7,620	$10,120	$8,778No support