Is Richardson, TX 75081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Richardson is a balanced market. With about 4.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score34/ 100

More competitive than 31% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #228 of 868 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$201▼ −5.3% vs. last year

The Richardson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Richardson, TX 75081 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 86 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $424,816. Overall, Richardson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Dallas County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Richardson ranks #228 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dallas 75237 (0% sold over asking) or Dallas 75226 (0% sold over asking), while Dallas 75246 (33% sold over asking) and Hutchins 75141 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Addison 75001Balanced $259 /sq ftBalch Springs 75180Balanced $164 /sq ftCarrollton 75006Balanced $202 /sq ftCedar Hill 75104Seller’s market $168 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Richardson real estate

Is Richardson a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.4 months of supply in Richardson, TX 75081 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Richardson?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Richardson sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Richardson?

About 1.58% of a home’s value a year in Dallas County, or roughly $6,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Richardson?

The median sale price was $424,816 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $201 per square foot.

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