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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for March 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Dayton real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
Dayton’s housing market is seeing a lot of homes available and slower contract activity. Inventory sits at 93 listings, up 47.62% from a year ago, while months of supply has reached a high 15.5. Pending sales are down 46.67% year over year, and new listings have fallen 26.09%, signaling a cooler pace on both sides.
Prices are adjusting to this softer demand. The typical home value is about $221,000, down 8.46% from last year and 7.14% just since January, and values are projected to edge down further to around $212,500 in March. Sellers are also facing longer waits, with the median days on market now 259, up more than 135% month over month and 184.62% year over year.
List prices are following the same direction, with the median list price at $289,500 and projected to dip to roughly $281,755, and about 20% of listings seeing a price drop. Homes in Dayton typically sell for about 97.1% of list price, and none have recently closed above asking, which contrasts with Liberty County’s higher typical value of $299,745. With 58 on the market gauge and a clear buyer’s market label, local conditions strongly favor buyers, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands how to navigate this shifting landscape.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Dayton offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with easy access to parks, quality schools, local amenities, and nearby opportunities for work and recreation.
Dayton stands apart from nearby Baytown and Houston with a distinctly small‑town identity rooted in local traditions, close ties, and room to spread out. Residents value its slower pace and strong connections while still having straightforward access to major employment centers along Highway 90 and the Grand Parkway.
Community life revolves around familiar gathering spots like Dow Park, youth sports, and school activities with Dayton High School and the broader Dayton ISD serving as key anchors. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the wooded countryside, Trinity River bottoms, and easy drives to larger recreation areas near Liberty County. Local events at the Dayton Community Center and resources from the Jones Public Library keep residents connected year round.
Daily conveniences include essential shopping and dining, with more options in nearby Baytown and Liberty. Prospective residents often appreciate the variety of lot sizes, from established neighborhoods to acreage properties, while longtime locals weigh when to upsize, downsize, or cash out equity as growth moves east from Harris County.
With inventory and interest rates shifting regularly, timing a move in Dayton can be critical. Agent Pronto helps both buyers and sellers connect with a knowledgeable local real estate agent who understands the community and can guide smart preparation before entering the market.
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“Dane is very professional and friendly. Worked hard to find us a place to call home!”
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“She is a super good, and hard worker, she is very professional and responsible, she helped me to find the house that I wanted. Thank you so much Stella!! I do recommend you 100%”
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“The beach house was listed on a Thursday and the next day at 4:30pm, we received a call from Brooks saying the property sold for asking price! Can't get any better than that! Thank you!!”
“Pam Holmes is a down to earth, pleasant person with a great personality. We connected from the start. Pam handled everything right up to date of closing. She is excellent! Thank you, Pam, for a smooth no worries sales and closing!”
“I am happy with the service that Catherine and Chad provided. They're both very professional and helpful. I highly recommend both of them. They go out of their way to make sure you're satisfied with all the transactions.”
“Kathleen was very professional and knowledgeable. She was very easy to talk with and communicate. I am very pleased and would highly recommend.”
“Amanda was great to work with. She provided me with contacts in order to complete repairs so that I could get my house sold more quickly. She also provided valuable information as to what the buyers are most often looking for. Thanks Amanda! ”
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“Kevin was great to work with.”
“Jonathan is amazing to work with. Jonathan estimated what we could get for our home and was right on the dot. His knowledge of buying and selling homes is amazing. Jonathan was always timely with responses to questions I had. He would either email or call back within a very short timeframe. He explained the process in detail and would give honest feedback.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Bonnie Butler. She is honest, very professional, as well as down to earth. ”
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Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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