HAR reported 7,100 single-family closings, a $330,000 median sold price and 5.3 months of inventory across Greater Houston in August 2026. These regional figures help frame a search, but they are not Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land or Missouri City statistics.
What did HAR report for August 2026?
The following figures come from HAR's August market release, published September 9, 2026 and checked October 4, 2026. The scope is Greater Houston single-family homes reported through HAR's MLS. Townhomes, condominiums and rentals have separate statistics.
| Measure | August 2026 | Comparison with August 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 7,100 | Down 11.5% |
| Median sold price | $330,000 | Down 1.5% |
| Average days on market | 54 days | 52 days a year earlier |
| Active listings | 38,947 | Up 0.5% |
| Months of inventory | 5.3 months | Unchanged |
What does this mean for a West Houston search?
Use the regional inventory figure to plan a deliberate comparison of available homes. It is not a promise that a particular seller will negotiate. A well-priced home with few close substitutes can face different competition than the region overall.
For a buyer comparing Katy with Sugar Land, first define the commute and monthly budget. Then compare homes in the relevant subdivisions with similar size, condition and construction age. Combining two cities into one price average can obscure the choices actually available to you.
A practical question for each finalist is: what has sold recently that a buyer would reasonably consider instead? List active competition separately from closed sales. A listing price shows what a seller is asking; a closing shows a completed transaction, subject to its terms and concessions.
How should a seller use this report?
Treat the regional median as context, not an appraisal of your home. A median can move when the mix of properties sold changes. It does not establish that every house appreciated or lost the same percentage.
Before selecting a list price, compare relevant recent closings, competing listings, condition, improvements and location. Ask for the date range and number of comparables. If the sample is small, broaden it carefully and explain the differences rather than implying statistical certainty.
Use the home-sale preparation guide to separate repairs that affect buyer confidence from optional cosmetic spending. A market headline alone is not a reason to undertake a major renovation or postpone a necessary move.
Build a useful local comparison
- Name the subdivision or reporting area and use a consistent date range.
- Separate single-family homes from other property types and distinguish new construction from resale when it changes the comparison.
- Record sample size, sold price, days on market and relevant concessions when available.
- Keep tax estimates, HOA costs, insurance and financing assumptions beside the price comparison.
- Recheck the current competitive set before an offer or listing decision.
Appraisal records help establish property characteristics, taxing units and assessed values. They are not a substitute for a current MLS comparable-sales analysis. Ask John for a comparison scoped to the homes you are considering.
What this report does not establish
The table does not provide a separate August result for Katy, Fulshear, Sugar Land or Missouri City. It also does not predict future prices, a particular home's marketing time or your financing terms. This revision replaces the earlier general discussion with a defined regional dataset and preserves the original article URL.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these West Houston-only numbers?
No. They describe Greater Houston single-family activity reported by HAR. A local decision needs a narrower comparison.
Can I use the median to price my home?
No. A regional median does not account for your home’s condition, location, size or relevant competing properties.
Where do these figures come from?
HAR’s August 2026 Housing Market Update, published September 9, 2026. The report link and geographic scope are shown above.
Put the guide in local context
Use these community guides to narrow the search, then verify the exact property’s records.
Get guidance for your specific move.
Online research is a useful starting point. The home, neighborhood and timing still need to work together. Text John with what you are considering and get a practical next step.
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