Sour Lake, TX housing market
What's happening in the Sour Lake market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Sour Lake, TX is a balanced market: homes in Hardin County sell in a median of 58 days, and the number for sale is −28.5% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−2% to +3% for the typical Sour Lake 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 Hardin County as a whole.
Sour Lake market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Sour Lake, TX?
$270,139 as of August 2026, +2.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Sour Lake, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +2.3% over the year to August 2026 and +12.3% over five years.
Is Sour Lake, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Hardin County sells in 58 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Sour Lake, TX?
The typical rent is $1,375 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Sour Lake, TX?
201 homes were listed for sale across Hardin County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Sour Lake, TX?
Homegrity lists license-verified Sour Lake agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/sour-lake.