Sour Lake, TX housing market: September 2026
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 59 days, and the number for sale is −32.1% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−1.5% 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, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 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?
$266,634 as of September 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 September 2026 and +10.9% 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 59 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Sour Lake, TX?
190 homes were listed for sale across Hardin County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Sour Lake, TX?
Homegrity lists licensed agents in Sour Lake, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. The nearest page listing agents is Lumberton, TX: /real-estate-agents/lumberton.