Bell County: New Listings Outpace Closings in September

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 15 S 19th ST, Temple TX 76504 · MLS #5608238 · Listed by JBGoodwin REALTORS NW. ALEX valuation $184,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

This week's 5 best values under $1,000,000, ranked by the ALEX deal score: 1. 15 S 19th ST, Temple TX 76504 · MLS #5608238 Listed at $159,999, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,200 sq ft. Listed 13% below the ALEX valuation; 9% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 20% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1162431904/15-S-19th-ST-Temple-TX 2. 713 Bighorn DR, Harker Heights TX 76548 · MLS #2092198 Listed at $280,000, 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,326 sq ft. Listed 10% below the ALEX valuation; 7% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 16% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1179984243/713-Bighorn-DR-Harker-Heights-TX 3. 710 S 19th ST, Temple TX 76504 · MLS #3893577 Listed at $69,000, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,176 sq ft. Listed 28% below the ALEX valuation; 60% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 30% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1189707009/710-S-19th-ST-Temple-TX 4. 3319 Vineyard TRL, Harker Heights TX 76548 · MLS #3793716 Listed at $365,000, 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,216 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; 26% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 11% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing?q=3319+Vineyard+TRL%2C+Harker+Heights%2C+TX 5. 1508 Bowie CT, Killeen TX 76541 · MLS #7660847 Listed at $139,700, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,443 sq ft. Listed 10% below the ALEX valuation; 35% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 7% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187740184/1508-Bowie-CT-Killeen-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%.

507 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.

Bell County's housing market showed a clear supply gap in September as 131 new listings entered the market while 99 homes closed escrow. This dual-axis trend indicates that inventory is accumulating faster than it is being absorbed by buyers. The data reflects a shift where new supply outpaces demand, creating more options for prospective purchasers. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the monthly flow of activity to quantify this gap. In September, the number of new listings rose compared to the prior month's 123, while closed sales dropped 17.5% from August's 120 transactions. This divergence suggests that sellers are listing at a higher rate even as buyer volume softens. The median home price for these 99 closed sales was $279,000, down 2.1% from the prior month and 9.8% lower than September 2025. Despite the price dip, the market is seeing a slight contraction in living space, with the median size falling to 1,873 square feet. With 507 active homes currently on the market, the supply side remains robust relative to the current pace of sales. This pattern of rising new listings against falling closings typically signals a transition toward a more balanced or buyer-favorable environment. Buyers may find increased negotiating leverage as inventory builds, while sellers face a longer path to closing due to the expanded selection available in Bell County. 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