Published October 7, 2026 in Market Update

Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar sales picked up even as prices eased

By April Aberle, REALTOR® | RE/MAX Crossroads Realty

Real estate, Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar

Here is the number that matters most right now. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 65 homes sold in ZIP 77650, Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar, in the three months ending July 31, 2026. That is up 35.4% from the same months a year before. More buyers are active out here. At the same time, the median sale price came in at $390,000, down 11.8% from a year ago. So activity is up, but prices have eased. Those two things can both be true, and they are.

For context, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported U.S. house prices rose 2.6% year over year through July 2026. Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar moved in the opposite direction on price. That is not a signal to panic. It is a signal to price carefully and make sure the property shows well.

Homes are selling faster than last year

The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows the median days on market dropped to 93 days, which is 33 days shorter than the same period in 2025. That is a real improvement. Pending sales also rose sharply. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 88 pending sales, up 39.7% from a year before. Buyers are making decisions, not just browsing.

Supply is still high, but it is coming down

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 291 homes for sale in ZIP 77650 during this period. That is actually down 17.6% from a year ago. Months of supply fell to 13.7 months, down 8.9 months from a year before. At 13.7 months, there is still more inventory than buyers, which is part of why prices have softened. But the trend is moving toward balance.

What buyers are actually paying

The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows homes sold at an average of 94% of list price, down 0.9 points from a year before. That means sellers gave up about 6 cents on the dollar, on average. Only 1.5% of homes sold above list price. That figure is actually up 1.5 points from a year ago, which is a small but real sign that well-priced homes can still attract competition.

A note on coastal realities out here

Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar sit on the Bolivar Peninsula, past the seawall. That means windstorm coverage through TWIA matters on every sale. An elevation certificate can make a real difference in what a buyer pays for insurance. If you are selling, having those documents ready is not optional. It is part of what makes a deal close.

Short-term rental use is something buyers ask about out here. Rules and HOA restrictions vary by property. Never assume a home is rental-ready without checking. The math on rentals also shifts when mortgage rates are elevated. Realtor.com reported mortgage rates topped 7% in September 2026. That is a real factor for buyers financing a second home or investment property.

These numbers cover all of ZIP 77650. One street on Crystal Beach can read very differently from another, depending on lot type, elevation, and condition. Beachfront, canal, bay, and interior lots are different products with different buyers and different prices. The ZIP code average does not tell your home's story.