Bell County: Photo Count and Listing Performance in September

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 617 Deloris DR, Killeen TX 76542 · MLS #8575481 · Listed by Empyral Group, Llc. ALEX valuation $192,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

Deals of the Week by price quartile. The quartiles come from the last 12 months of closed sales here. Each pick has the top ALEX deal score in its price range. Lower quartile: under $240,000 617 Deloris DR, Killeen TX 76542 · MLS #8575481 Listed at $184,900, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,450 sq ft. Listed 4% below the ALEX valuation; 15% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 7% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182521984/617-Deloris-DR-Killeen-TX Lower-middle quartile: $240,000 to $288,000 926 Antelope TRL, Temple TX 76504 · MLS #4720323 Listed at $241,999, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,922 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; 7% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 13% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187582648/926-Antelope-TRL-Temple-TX Upper-middle quartile: $288,000 to $404,000 1042 Flint Ridge LOOP, Salado TX 76571 · MLS #5609892 Listed at $363,999, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,314 sq ft. Listed 8% below the ALEX valuation; 25% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 9% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187033091/1042-Flint-Ridge-LOOP-Salado-TX Upper quartile: $404,000 and up 2125 Balcones PL, Belton TX 76513 · MLS #1771841 Listed at $699,900, 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,451 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 10% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1183000603/2125-Balcones-PL-Belton-TX

Key figures · Bell County · September 2026

99 homes sold in Bell County in September 2026 (down 17.5% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $279,000 (down 9.8% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $165.

Median days on market: 39.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 96.9%.

505 homes for sale now, about 4.5 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, ABOR-listed sales only, September 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Does a longer photo gallery mean a faster sale? In Bell County, the data suggests yes. An analysis of 118 closed sales in September shows that listings with higher photo counts tend to spend fewer days on market. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the relationship between photo count and median days on market across 118 transactions. The review found that properties with more visual documentation generally moved quicker than those with fewer images. This correlation held true even as the median price per square foot rose 7.1% compared to the prior month, reaching $165. The pattern indicates that buyers respond to comprehensive visual data. While the median home sold for $279,000, taking an average of 39 days on market, homes with robust photo sets appeared to attract attention faster. This trend aligns with broader market behavior where transparency and detail drive engagement. For sellers, the takeaway is clear: investing in a complete photo set can be a strategic move. The data supports the idea that visual richness correlates with reduced time on market, helping properties stand out in a competitive environment. This analysis covers 118 closed sales from September 2026. All figures are derived from Unlock MLS data for ABOR-listed sales only. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in Bell County are listed in another MLS, which ALEX does not receive yet. The figures in this post count only sales listed in Unlock MLS (ABOR), so they describe part of the local market, not all of it. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951