Bell County: Deals That Fell Through 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.

What happens when a deal falls through? In Bell County, the back-on-market rate reached 17% in September, meaning roughly one in six contracts that started did not reach closing. This figure is derived from analyzing the status history of 97 contracts that were under contract during the month, with 17 deals returning to active status or being withdrawn before finalizing. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pattern of these failed transactions to understand the risks buyers and sellers face. The data shows that while 99 homes successfully closed in September, a significant portion of the pipeline experienced delays or cancellations. This back-on-market rate is calculated by comparing the number of contracts that did not close against the total pool of active contracts tracked during the period. For sellers, this means listing a home involves more than just finding a buyer; it requires navigating a process where nearly 18% of deals may not survive to the closing table. For buyers, it highlights the volatility in securing financing or meeting inspection contingencies. The rate is higher than the prior month's implied baseline, suggesting increased friction in the current market conditions. Understanding this metric helps set realistic expectations for transaction timelines. While the median days on market remained stable at 39 days for closed sales, the contract-to-close cycle can be unpredictable when deals fall apart. Monitoring this rate provides a clearer picture of market stability beyond just the number of homes sold. 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