Selling a House in 79414, Lubbock
Fewer than half the improved properties in 79414 are lived in by their owners -- forty-seven percent -- even though appraised values here sit comfortably mid-range. Roughly two thousand four hundred homes in this ZIP are somebody's rental or second property.
Talk through the property
Send the address, the condition, and when you would like to be done. We will tell you what we can pay and whether listing would do better.
What the county roll shows about 79414
These come from the July 2026 Lubbock Central Appraisal District roll, counted over improved properties in 79414 — lots with a building on them, so vacant land and large commercial do not distort the middle.
| Improved properties on the roll | 4,610 |
|---|---|
| Median appraised value | $150,446 |
| Typical size | 1,420 sq ft |
| Carry a homestead exemption | 47.0% |
| Without a homestead exemption | 2,444 |
| Owned from outside Texas | 3.3% |
These are appraised values, not sale prices. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices are not public record. MLS-based figures exist for listed sales but miss off-market and cash ones, and an appraisal-district value is not a market value. Anyone quoting an exact number without seeing the property is estimating.
What that means if you are selling in 79414
Unlike the Tech-adjacent ZIPs, this is not student housing. These are working rentals with longer tenancies: families, couples, people who have been in the same house for years. That usually means better upkeep than a high-turnover rental, and a tenant who has a real stake in what happens next.
The honest part
If somebody is living there under a lease, the lease survives the sale and their deposit comes with the property. We would rather buy with a good long-term tenant in place than have you end a tenancy to make the house easier to sell. Tell us who is there and on what terms.
How a direct sale works in 79414
Same three steps everywhere we buy, around Slide Road and 45th Street, roughly 34th down to 65th included.
- Send the address. Condition, timing, and whether anyone is living there. Photos help; they are not required.
- We look at the property and the title. Repairs, access, liens, occupancy, and what would need to happen to close.
- You get a number in writing — or a straight answer about why listing would serve you better.
There is no fee, no commission when we buy directly, and no obligation at any step. The full process is here.
Common questions about selling in 79414
Do you buy houses in 79414?
Yes. 79414 is inside our regular buying area and we look at property there in any condition. The county roll lists 4,610 improved properties in 79414, and we will look at any of them -- occupied, vacant, tenanted, inherited, or mid-repair.
What is a house in 79414 typically worth?
The median appraised value of an improved property in 79414 is about $150,446, on a typical 1,420 square feet. That is the county's appraised figure, not a sale price. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices are not public record. Sites showing Lubbock "recent sales" work from MLS data, which covers listed sales but not off-market or cash ones, and an appraisal-district value is not a market value either. Treat every number as an estimate until somebody has actually seen the property.
How many houses in 79414 are not owner-occupied?
About 2,444 of the 4,610 improved properties in 79414 do not carry a homestead exemption, which works out to roughly 53.0%. Those are the rentals, second homes, inherited houses, and vacant properties. It is the group we hear from most.
Can you buy my 79414 house if I live out of state?
Yes, and it is common -- about 3.3% of improved properties in 79414 are owned by somebody whose mail goes outside Texas. Texas closings can be handled remotely through a title company with a mail-out or a notary where you live. You do not need to travel.
Will you tell me if listing my 79414 house would be better?
Yes. If your property is in retail condition and you are not under time pressure, a listing will usually net more than a cash offer, and we say so. We would rather lose the deal than talk somebody into the wrong one.
Want a number for your 79414 house?
Send the address and the condition. If a direct sale is not your best move, we will say so.