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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 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 Galveston real estate market, updated for April 2026. *
Galveston is currently tilted toward buyers, with the market gauge firmly in buyer’s market territory. Homes typically sit for about 146 days on the market, giving shoppers more time to make decisions. A high months-of-supply figure of 14.4 also signals that inventory is outpacing demand.
Values and asking prices have been softening, which further supports buyers’ negotiating power. The typical home value is around $345,000, down about 4.17% from last year and 1.36% from last month, while the median list price of roughly $400,000 is projected to ease to $386,500. Nearly 20.74% of listings have seen a price drop, and homes are selling for about 94% of list price, with only 6.45% closing above asking.
Supply has been shifting as well, with 892 homes on the market and a month-over-month inventory increase of 7.86%, even as inventory is down 21.55% from a year ago. New listings have pulled back 22.46% year over year to 221, and pending sales are down 40.65%, indicating slower buyer activity despite favorable conditions. Compared with Galveston County overall, where typical values sit near $339,900, Galveston’s pricing and strong buyer leverage stand out. Whether you are a buyer trying to capitalize on these trends or a seller aiming to navigate longer timelines, Agent Pronto can connect you with an agent who understands this market.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
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