Henderson County — anchored by Athens and the Cedar Creek Lake communities of Gun Barrel City, Mabank, and Malakoff — remains one of East Texas's most popular markets for lake living, retirement, and small-town relocation. Texas Pride Realty Group – HomeSmart Stars, led by 24-year veteran agent Bob McCranie (1,150+ homes sold, 45 five-star Google reviews), pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from our live Henderson County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where the market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Henderson County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across all of Henderson County, there are 185 active residential and condo listings right now:

$480,797Avg. List Price
$210Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,156Avg. Living Sq Ft
3.3 / 2.6Avg. Beds / Baths
  • 185 total active homes currently on the market in Henderson County
  • Average list price of $480,797, reflecting a mix of everyday family homes and premium lakefront and acreage properties
  • Average cost per square foot of $210 across all active inventory
  • Typical active listing offers 3.3 bedrooms, 2.6 bathrooms, and 2,156 square feet of living space
  • 21 homes are under contract countywide (about 11% of active inventory), averaging $388,609 at $195/sq ft

City Spotlight: Athens, Mabank & Gun Barrel City

County-wide averages only tell part of the story — pricing, pace, and inventory vary a lot across Henderson County's cities and lake communities. Here's how three of the most-searched markets compare right now:

Athens 52 active

Avg. Price: $468,293 Cost/Sq Ft: $190 Avg. Size: 2,338 sq ft Beds/Baths: 3.5 / 2.6 Under Contract: 5

As the county seat, Athens carries the largest active inventory of the three spotlighted cities by a wide margin. Its average price runs close to the countywide figure, and the 5 homes currently under contract are averaging notably lower ($325,300) — a sign that Athens's more affordably priced listings are moving fastest.

Mabank 10 active

Avg. Price: $459,230 Cost/Sq Ft: $212 Avg. Size: 2,107 sq ft Beds/Baths: 2.9 / 2.3 Under Contract: 0

Mabank's small, tightly held inventory (just 10 active listings) carries a cost per square foot slightly above both Athens and the county average — typical of Cedar Creek Lake-area demand. Zero homes are currently under contract, which in a market this size simply reflects low turnover rather than a slowdown.

Gun Barrel City 3 active

Avg. Price: $349,882 Cost/Sq Ft: $189 Avg. Size: 1,859 sq ft Beds/Baths: 3.3 / 3.0 Under Contract: 0

Gun Barrel City's active list is currently the tightest of the three, with just 3 listings — all newer construction on Wesson Street priced between $330K–$383K. Limited inventory here means buyers interested in this lake-adjacent community should expect to move quickly when something new comes up.

Average List Price by City (Active Listings)
Athens$468,293
Henderson County (all)$480,797
Mabank$459,230
Gun Barrel City$349,882

Highest-Priced Active Listings, City by City

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft
Countywide Dodds Lndg $4,575,000 5 7 5,887
Countywide Jamison Dr $4,200,000 7 10 9,034
Athens Rose Pointe $1,700,000 4 4 4,292
Mabank Baywood Blvd $799,000 3 3 2,546
Gun Barrel City Wesson St $382,947 4 3 2,128

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Athens offers the deepest pool of active inventory in the county, with a range of price points from under $400K to just under $1.7M
  • Mabank and Gun Barrel City have very limited active supply right now — buyers targeting Cedar Creek Lake communities should be ready to act fast when new listings appear
  • Working with a local team like Texas Pride Realty Group helps buyers see which listings across Henderson County are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • Mabank's cost per square foot ($212) runs above both Athens and the county average, reflecting continued demand for Cedar Creek Lake-area homes
  • Athens sellers pricing near $320K–$330K are aligned with where the city's current buyer demand is concentrated, based on recent under-contract activity
  • A free home valuation from Texas Pride Realty Group – HomeSmart Stars can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers

Explore Every City in Henderson County

Texas Pride Realty Group – HomeSmart Stars maintains a live, filterable market report for cities across Henderson County:

Frequently Asked: Henderson County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Henderson County right now? 185 active residential and condo listings countywide.
  • Which Henderson County city has the most active listings? Athens, with 52 active listings — by far the largest inventory among the county's cities.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Henderson County? $210 countywide; $190 in Athens, $212 in Mabank, and $189 in Gun Barrel City.
  • How many homes are currently under contract in Henderson County? 21 countywide, including 5 in Athens; Mabank and Gun Barrel City currently have none pending.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City

Bob McCranie and the team at Texas Pride Realty Group – HomeSmart Stars have guided buyers and sellers through 24 years and 1,150+ closed transactions across North and East Texas — backed by 45 five-star Google reviews. Whether you're buying on Cedar Creek Lake, selling in Athens, or exploring a smaller Henderson County community, we can walk you through exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

Bob McCranie · Texas Pride Realty Group – HomeSmart Stars
📞 972-754-0582  |  ✉️ bobmccranie@gmail.com

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Market data sourced in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) of the Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service via the Texas Pride Realty Group live Henderson County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active and under-contract listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.