Market Intelligence Report — TX-820

Zapata, TX

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Ref. No: 2026-TX-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$149K
-6.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.03
-0.6% YoY

Active Inventory

39
+23.8% YoY

Median DOM

89 Days
-37.3% YoY

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The market in Zapata is currently very weak, characterized by a critically low pending ratio of 0.03. This indicates a severe imbalance where demand absorption significantly lags available supply. The median listing price has contracted by 6.2% year-over-year, reflecting sustained price pressure.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Zapata market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded significantly, with active listings up 23.8% year-over-year. Despite a 50.0% year-over-year increase in new listings, the overall supply remains elevated relative to demand. Median listing prices continue to decline, registering a 6.2% year-over-year decrease. The pending ratio has fallen by 0.6 percentage points year-over-year, underscoring a consistent weakening in buyer activity.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$149K-0.8% MoM

Active Inventory

39+23.8% YoY

Days on Market

89-37.3% YoY

Sold Score™

17-0.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

17
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest extremely limited negotiating leverage for sellers. The very low pending ratio indicates that properties are moving slowly, leading to substantial inventory pressure. This environment typically necessitates significant price discipline, as evidenced by declining median listing prices, for transactions to occur.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

39 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 6 per month.

Pricing Pressure
3.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -7.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -9.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.03

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Zapata, TX? Homes here are taking 53 days less to sell than last year.

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Buyer Demand Index
3%
Median Days on Market
89 days
Inventory YoY
+24%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Zapata, TX
CBSA Code
49820
State
TX