Tatum, TX housing market
What's happening in the Tatum market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Tatum, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Rusk 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
−3.5% to +5.5% for the typical Tatum 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 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Rusk County as a whole.
Tatum market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Tatum, TX?
$259,598 as of August 2026, +5.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Tatum, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +5.1% over the year to August 2026 and +19.6% over five years.
Is Tatum, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Rusk County sells in 74 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Tatum, TX?
202 homes were listed for sale across Rusk County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Tatum, TX?
Homegrity lists 59 licensed Tatum agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/tatum.