Is South Houston a buyer's or seller's market right now?

South Houston is currently a buyer's market with 6 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.2% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for South Houston is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in South Houston?

The median home price in South Houston is $217,500, up 24.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $120. Homes sell in a median of 38 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%.

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

On a $217,500 home in South Houston, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,525 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $17,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,526, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,026 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional South Houston listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,525 on a $217,500 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 $5,526–$3,026 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in South Houston?

The median home in South Houston currently spends 38 days on the market before going under contract, down 7% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% 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 $217,500 home, that could save you up to $3,026.

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 $6,525 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Houston, Texas?

The median home in South Houston sells for $217,500 with prices up 24.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,525 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,026.

South Houston Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The South Houston market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

6 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 24.3% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.8% 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 sellers

38 median days on market — 80 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$217,500

+24.3%

Days on Market

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

-7%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$120

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.2%

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$186,000 → $217,500

▲16.9%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in South Houston?

The average South Houston homeowner saves $3,026 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $217,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.4% of your home value

Your South Houston home value

$217,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,525

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in South Houston?

The total cost to sell a house in South Houston in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,525 with a traditional 3% commission on a $217,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,525	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,0902.8% avg	$4,350~2% avg	$4,350~2% avg	$6,0902.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,263	$3,263	$3,263	$3,263
Total cost	$15,878	$11,112	$8,612	$9,353
Net proceeds	$201,622	$206,388	$208,888	$208,147
You save	—	$4,766	$7,266	$6,525No support