Santa Fe, TX housing market
What's happening in the Santa Fe market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Fe, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Galveston County take a median of 74 days to sell, and the number for sale is −8% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +2.5% for the typical Santa Fe home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Galveston County as a whole.
Santa Fe market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Santa Fe, TX?
$335,981 as of August 2026, +0.9% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Santa Fe, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +0.9% over the year to August 2026 and +14.6% over five years.
Is Santa Fe, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Galveston County sells in 74 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Santa Fe, TX?
The typical rent is $1,731 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Santa Fe, TX?
3,274 homes were listed for sale across Galveston County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Santa Fe, TX?
Homegrity lists 9 licensed Santa Fe agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/santa-fe-tx.