How fast are homes going under contract in Baytown?
Built from Allen Markel's own listing data · Texas Premier Realty ·
Short answer
In the 30 days to September 30, 2026, 219 homes were newly listed in Baytown, 133 went under contract and 86 closed. In the last 7 days the counts were 58 new listings, 24 contracts and 17 closings. That is fewer homes going under contract than coming on the market: 0.61 contracts for every new listing over the month.
New listings, contracts and closings
Over the last 30 days in Baytown: 219 new listings, 133 homes under contract and 86 closed sales. Over the last 7 days: 58 new, 24 under contract and 17 closed. Contracts per new listing over 30 days: 0.61.
How to read it
New listings against contracts is a quick read on whether supply is building or being absorbed. It moves week to week and by price band, so treat it as a snapshot, not a trend. A Baytown average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. If you are thinking about timing your move, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| New listings, last 30 days | 219 |
| Went under contract, last 30 days | 133 |
| Closed sales, last 30 days | 86 |
| New listings, last 7 days | 58 |
| Went under contract, last 7 days | 24 |
| Closed sales, last 7 days | 17 |
| Contracts per new listing, 30 days | 0.61 |
Common follow-up questions
What does under contract mean?
The seller has accepted an offer and the sale has not closed yet.
Why do the 7-day and 30-day numbers differ so much?
They cover different windows; a week can be unusually busy or slow, so the 30-day view is steadier.
Sources
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Answers describe transactions and public data. They are not legal, tax or financial advice.