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Baytown, TX home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$253K1-yr changeDown0.9%

The typical home value in Baytown, TX is $253K as of September 2026, down 0.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Baytown ZIP code, the median list price is $277K and homes spend a median of 53 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Baytown, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$253K
1-yr changeMedian across Baytown ZIPs
-0.9%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Baytown
3
County
Harris County

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12-month value trend

-0.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Baytown over the last 12 months: $255K in Sep 2025 to $253K in Sep 2026 (-0.9%).

Sep 2025$255K

Sep 2026$253K

Median Zillow home value index across Baytown's ZIP codes.

Context

Baytown's citywide typical home value was $252,797 in September 2026, down 0.9% over the past year. Sellers were still entering the market, with 182 new listings and 614 homes for sale. Pricing looked a bit optimistic at the top: the median list price was $276,950, while 22.7% of listings had a price cut. Homes also took time to move, with a median days on market of 53. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the read is steady but picky: price realistically, prepare for negotiation, and expect buyers to compare carefully.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Baytown, TX?

Typical home value

$253K

Down0.9%YoY

Median list price

$277K

Days on market

53

Homes for sale

614

Price cuts

22.7%

New listings

182

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Baytown's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Baytown, TX home prices over time

Typical home values in Baytown, TX are down 0.9% over the past year, from $255K in September 2025 to $253K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Baytown, TX, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$252,797-0.9%
September 2025$255,005No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Baytown ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Baytown, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

Baytown, TX leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 53 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Baytown ZIP code, and 182 new listings against 614 active listings across Baytown, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Baytown housing market forecast 2027

+0.2%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Baytown ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Baytown fell 0.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Baytown?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Baytown shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%), after a 0.9% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Baytown ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Baytown?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Baytown ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Baytown, TX home prices.

How much is a home in Baytown worth?

The typical home value in Baytown was $252,797 as of September 2026, down 0.9% over the past year.

How long are homes taking to sell in Baytown?

The median days on market was 53 as of September 2026.

Are Baytown sellers cutting prices?

Yes, some are: 22.7% of listings had a price cut as of September 2026, and the median list price was $276,950.

Are home prices going up or down in Baytown, TX?

Typical home values in Baytown, TX are down 0.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Baytown, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

Baytown, TX leans toward a buyer's market. Homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 53 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Baytown ZIP code, and 182 new listings against 614 active listings across Baytown, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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