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1411 Green Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
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Port Arthur, TX Housing Market
Buyer's market+3.0% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Port Arthur, TX is worth $127,534, rose 3.0% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $270,000, +47.6% year over year (through May 2026). With 5.5 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 69 days, Port Arthur is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $127,534 home is about $681/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Port Arthur, TX
Typical home value
$127,534
+3.0% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,288/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$270,000
+47.6% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
69
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
83
5.5 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$45,752
Home costs 2.8x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
67.3%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and 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 Port Arthur a buyer's or seller's market?
Buyer's market5.5 months of supply69 days on market67.3% of asking
Port Arthur, TX is a buyer's market, based on 5.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 69 days. Above 5 months of supply, homes start accumulating faster than they clear, which is where buyers gain leverage on price, repairs, and closing costs.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Port Arthur housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Port Arthur, TX. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $270,000 |
| Median list price | $185,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +47.6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $128/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 69 days |
| Active inventory | 83 listings |
| Months of supply | 5.5 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 67.3% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 15 |
| New listings (that month) | 29 |
| Listings with a price cut | 31.3% |
| Market condition | Buyer'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 Port Arthur is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Port Arthur, TX rose 94.2%, from $139,000 to $270,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 3.0% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 31.3% of Port Arthur 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. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 5.5 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 67.3%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Port Arthur?
Priced off the typical home value of $127,534 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% | $25,507 | $102,027 | $681/mo |
| 5% | $6,377 | $121,158 | $809/mo |
Zillow, August 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 $681, that implies roughly $29,179 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Port Arthur earns $45,752, about $16,573 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 2.8x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Arthur?
Typical asking rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,288/mo, against a typical home value of $127,534. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 8.3x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $681 a month — $607 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Port Arthur?
Active listings in Port Arthur, TX went from 131 in May 2025 to 83 in May 2026, a -36.6% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 135 | 44 |
| July 2025 | 124 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 106 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 111 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 118 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 123 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 110 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 105 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 95 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 84 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 87 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 83 | 29 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Port Arthur compare to Texas and the U.S.?
Port Arthur homes sell for $270,000 — 24% below the Texas median of $356,100. Against the national median of $410,700, Port Arthur runs 34% lower. Year-over-year, Port Arthur moved +47.6% against Texas's +2.1% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur, TX | $270,000 | +47.6% | 69 days |
| Texas statewide | $356,100 | +2.1% | 56 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Port Arthur
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 5.5. 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 31.3%. 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 $128 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 $127,534 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 Port Arthur listing goes under contract in 69 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 67.3% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Port Arthur added 29 new listings against 15 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +3.0% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Port Arthur varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Port Arthur
There are currently 83 homes listed for sale in Port Arthur, Texas. The median listing price is $185K. Featured listings range from $55,000 to $950,000.
10
$65,000
1301 Trinity Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
3 bd2 ba1,484 sqft$44/ft²
House
James McCrate · RE/MAX ONE
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New Listing
13
$85,000
5052 5th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
3 bd2 ba1,272 sqft$67/ft²
House6,970 sqft lot
Felicity Maradiaga · A T Real Estate
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New Listing
18
$110,000
809 Booker T Washington Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
3 bd2 ba1,203 sqft$91/ft²
House4,199 sqft lot
Delmy Elias · Vive Realty LLC
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New Listing
21
$140,000
5505 Buford St
Port Arthur, TX 77655
3 bd2 ba1,000 sqft$140/ft²
House29,621 sqft lot
Rebekah Sanders · RE/MAX ONE
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New Listing
18
$174,900
7244 S Gulfway Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 bd1 ba870 sqft$201/ft²
House1.00 acres
Janna Sanders · Keller Williams Realty Professionals
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New Listing
10
$192,000
2312 Salisbury Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
3 bd4 ba2,469 sqft$78/ft²
House31,363 sqft lot
Ashley Starks · Ashley Starks Realty Group
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New Listing
46
$229,900
4011 Sunset Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
3 bd2 ba1,999 sqft$115/ft²
House
Tania Castelan · Connect Realty
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New Listing
31
$269,000
3215 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
6 bd2,661 sqft$101/ft²
Multi-family
Darla Pena · Connect Realty
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New Listing
30
$330,000
3800 Greenway Pointe Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 bd2 ba2,193 sqft$150/ft²
House8,276 sqft lot
Kayla Clark · CB&A, Realtors
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New Listing
38
$550,000
900 Southwind
Port Arthur, TX 77640
3 bd5 ba2,800 sqft$196/ft²
House
Kristyn Carpenter · The Signature Agency
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New Listing
7
$950,000
Jade Ave 63rd St Lot 0
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Land64.00 acres
Jon Carona · Advantage Real Estate
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Active listings
83
Homes on market
Median list price
$185K
Avg. days on market
69
Days until sale
New this week
29
Newly listed
Price drops:31.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:67.3%
How much do homes cost in Port Arthur by property type?
How the Port Arthur, TX market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $270,000 | $128/sq ft | 15 | 69 days |
| Condo / co-op | $85,000 | $145/sq ft | 1 | not published |
Who lives in Port Arthur?
American Community Survey estimates for Port Arthur. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
55,779
Households
21,097
Median income
$45,752/yr
Median age
34.4 years
Owner-occupied
57.2%
Median home value
$96,900
Median gross rent
$996/mo
Mean commute
23.4 min
57.2% of occupied homes in Port Arthur 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. The Census self-reported median home value is $96,900 against Zillow's $127,534 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $996/mo, below Zillow's $1,288/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Port Arthur?
20 schools tracked · 10,107 students
The largest public schools serving Port Arthur, TX by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
MEMORIAL H S
Grades 9-12 · 2,068 students
JEFFERSON MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 847 students
HOUSTON EL
Grades PK-5 · 748 students
TYRRELL EL
Grades PK-5 · 699 students
BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS
Grades PK-5 · 642 students
STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL
Grades PK-5 · 628 students
LINCOLN MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 626 students
LAKEVIEW EL
Grades PK-5 · 578 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Port Arthur, TX?
Ordered by distance from Port Arthur, not by size. Compare Port Arthur side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Port Arthur?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Port Arthur listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Port Arthur housing market FAQ
Is Port Arthur a buyer's or seller's market?
Port Arthur, TX is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 5.5 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 69 days, and sellers getting 67.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Port Arthur?
The typical home in Port Arthur, TX is worth $127,534 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $270,000, about $128 per square foot.
Is Port Arthur cheaper than the rest of Texas?
Port Arthur's median sale price of $270,000 is 24% lower than the Texas statewide median of $356,100, and 34% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Port Arthur?
Homes in Port Arthur, TX spent a median of 69 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 Port Arthur?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $127,534 home is about $681 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $29,179 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $45,752.
Are home prices rising in Port Arthur?
The typical home value in Port Arthur, TX rose 3.0% over the last 12 months, from $123,840 to $127,534 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Port Arthur, TX is a buyer's market with 5.5 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 8.3x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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