Where Bay City's Market Stands — Now
Broker's Post
Price Band Breakdown
| Price range | Active | Pending | Avg. DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 21 | 5 | 212 |
| $150K – $200K | 21 | 1 | 78 |
| $200K – $300K | 57 | 6 | 91 |
| $300K – $400K | 22 | 3 | 122 |
| $400K+ | 16 | 1 | 80 |
Supply Gauge
Supply Holding Steady
132 active listings at 4.9 months of supply. With 7 closings against 12 new listings this week, inventory is building slightly faster than it is being absorbed — keeping the market in balanced territory for now.
Concentrated and Selective
The $200K–$300K range leads with 6 of 16 total pending sales — remaining the clear sweet spot. Above $300K, just 4 pending against 38 active listings. Buyers are focused on value and not stretching beyond it.
Negotiation is the Norm
A 93.12% list-to-sale ratio means buyers are closing nearly 6.88% below asking. At 74 average days on market, patience remains on the buyer's side. Overpriced listings are not the exception — they are the rule that isn't moving.
The data published in the Broker's Post is sourced from HAR MLS aggregate reporting and publicly available market records. Bay City Property Group utilizes this information to actively manage its portfolio of investment properties within Bay City and Matagorda County, currently valued in excess of $3,000,000. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or investment advice. Bay City Property Group makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information presented. Readers are encouraged to independently verify all data and consult a licensed professional before making any real estate decision. Bay City Property Group assumes no liability for decisions made in reliance on this information.
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Tip of the Week: Your buyer is comparison shopping — make sure you win
With dozens of active listings competing for the same pool of buyers, your home needs to stand out from the moment it hits the market. Buyers today are informed, patient, and selective. The homes that win are the ones that are priced right, show well, and make a strong first impression. The ones that blend in simply wait.
Bay City Property Group remains committed to providing clear market insight and professional guidance to buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Matagorda County. Our goal with each Broker’s Post is to offer a concise snapshot of local housing trends so our community can make confident real estate decisions.
Interest rates eased this week with the 30-year fixed dropping to 6.53% and FHA moving to 6.44% — modest relief that continues to support buyer purchasing power heading into summer.
Inventory nudged up slightly to 132 active listings at 4.9 months of supply, keeping Bay City firmly in balanced market territory. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a dominant edge, but the direction of absorption bears watching.
For buyers, this window remains worth acting on. Rates are trending favorably and inventory is available. Sellers who price to the market are moving — those who don't are sitting.