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Cienegas Terrace, TX Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $199,999, -20.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.7 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 100 days, Cienegas Terrace is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $199,999 home is about $1,068/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Cienegas Terrace, TX
Median sale price
$199,999
-20.0% year over year
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
100
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
5
1.7 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$42,382
Home costs 4.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Cienegas Terrace a buyer's or seller's market?
Cienegas Terrace, TX is a seller's market, based on 1.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 100 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Cienegas Terrace housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Cienegas Terrace, TX. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $199,999 |
| Year-over-year price change | -20.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $102/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 100 days |
| Active inventory | 5 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.7 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 3 |
| Listings with a price cut | 40.0% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Cienegas Terrace is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Cienegas Terrace is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Cienegas Terrace home prices moved?
Across the 28 months we hold for Cienegas Terrace, TX, the median sale price rose 40.8%, from $142,000 in April 2021 to $199,999. 40.0% of Cienegas Terrace listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Cienegas Terrace?
Priced off the median sale price of $199,999 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $40,000 | $159,999 | $1,068/mo |
| 5% | $10,000 | $189,999 | $1,268/mo |
Redfin, through April 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,068, that implies roughly $45,759 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Cienegas Terrace earns $42,382, about $3,377 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the median sale price to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.7x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cienegas Terrace?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Cienegas Terrace, TX, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Cienegas Terrace?
Active listings in Cienegas Terrace, TX went from 5 in January 2024 to 5 in April 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 | not published |
| July 2024 | 7 | not published |
| October 2024 | 5 | not published |
| April 2025 | 8 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 | not published |
| June 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 5 | not published |
| October 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 5 | not published |
| March 2026 | 7 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 5 | not published |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does Cienegas Terrace compare to Texas and the U.S.?
Cienegas Terrace homes sell for $199,999 — 44% below the Texas median of $356,100. Against the national median of $410,700, Cienegas Terrace runs 51% lower. Year-over-year, Cienegas Terrace moved -20.0% against Texas's +2.1% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienegas Terrace, TX | $199,999 | -20.0% | 100 days |
| Texas statewide | $356,100 | +2.1% | 56 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Cienegas Terrace
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.7. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 40.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $200 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $199,999 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Cienegas Terrace listing goes under contract in 100 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Cienegas Terrace varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Cienegas Terrace
There are currently 5 homes listed for sale in Cienegas Terrace, Texas.
Active listings
5
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
100
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Cienegas Terrace by property type?
How the Cienegas Terrace, TX market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $199,999 | $102/sq ft | 3 | 100 days |
Who lives in Cienegas Terrace?
American Community Survey estimates for Cienegas Terrace. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,703
Households
591
Median income
$42,382/yr
Median age
40.8 years
Owner-occupied
84.6%
Median home value
$97,600
Median gross rent
$956/mo
Mean commute
27.2 min
84.6% of occupied homes in Cienegas Terrace are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which cities are near Cienegas Terrace, TX?
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Cienegas Terrace housing market FAQ
Is Cienegas Terrace a buyer's or seller's market?
Cienegas Terrace, TX is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 1.7 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 100 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Cienegas Terrace?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $199,999, about $102 per square foot.
Is Cienegas Terrace cheaper than the rest of Texas?
Cienegas Terrace's median sale price of $199,999 is 44% lower than the Texas statewide median of $356,100, and 51% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Cienegas Terrace?
Homes in Cienegas Terrace, TX spent a median of 100 days on market before going under contract, versus 56 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Cienegas Terrace?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $199,999 home is about $1,068 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $45,759 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $42,382.
Are home prices rising in Cienegas Terrace?
Redfin's last published year-over-year change for Cienegas Terrace, TX was -20.0%, measured through May 2026. That series is frozen; treat it as a historical reading rather than a current trend.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Cienegas Terrace?
Cienegas Terrace ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Cienegas Terrace?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Cienegas Terrace, TX is a seller's market with 1.7 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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