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DFW Real Estate Sees Summer Surge with Tarrant County Leading the Way

North Texas summer home buying and selling season gains momentum, with Tarrant County listings up 27.3% year over year.

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he summer home buying and selling season is gaining momentum in North Texas, with Tarrant County experiencing the largest increase in active listings for April 2025 - a 27.3% year-over-year jump, according to the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors.

    Despite the surge in inventory, prices remain steady. The median home price in Tarrant County was $354,000 in April, a 1.1% increase from last year. In Fort Worth, the median price came in at $338,000 - up 3.5% year-over-year - even as active listings rose by 31.5% and closed sales declined by 12.9%. Homes in Fort Worth sold within an average of 54 days, with a 3.8-month inventory level, indicating a seller's market.

    "The Fort Worth region is experiencing more housing stability than in recent years," said Paul Epperley, president of the Tarrant County-area Realtor association. "With increased inventory and greater affordability, it's an encouraging time for first-time buyers and growing families."

    The top 10 highest-priced ZIP codes by average sales price are:

    75022: $1,158,781

    76005: $700,522

    75063: $682,400

    75028: $622,630

    75054: $591,833

    76092: $575,000

    76179: $555,000

    76021: $540,000

    76034: $535,000

    76008: $559,060

    Key statistics for Fort Worth and Tarrant County include:

    Fort Worth:

    - Homes sold: 895 (down 12.9% year-over-year)

    - Median price: $338,000 (up 3.5% year-over-year)

    - Inventory: 3.8 months

    - Days on market: 54

    Tarrant County:

    - Homes sold: 1,937 (down 10% year-over-year)

    - Median price: $354,000 (up 1.1% year-over-year)

    - Inventory: 3.5 months

    - Days on market: 51

Tarrant County leads DFW real estate surge with summer home sales increase.