Caldwell County Market Pulse: Prices Rise in August

Caldwell County saw a significant shift in housing values this month, with the median sale price reaching $270,000. This figure represents an 18.6% increase compared to the same time last year and a 6.3% rise from July. The market moved 37 homes during August, a volume that is slightly down 2.6% from the prior month but up 23.3% from August 2025. The speed at which properties are selling has also changed dramatically. Homes spent an average of 39 days on the market, a sharp drop of 37.1% from July and a 105.3% increase compared to last year. This suggests that while sales are moving faster than they did in the summer of 2025, the pace is still slower than the rapid turnover seen in August 2024 when homes sold in just 19 days. Buyers and sellers should note the pricing dynamics as well. The median price per square foot rose to $158, up 7.5% from last year, though it dipped 3.7% from July. Additionally, 86.5% of homes sold below their original list price, a slight increase from the prior month but still lower than the 83.3% seen in August 2025. This indicates that while negotiation room exists, the market remains active with strong demand relative to inventory levels. The ALEX Intelligence dashboard tracks these monthly shifts to provide a clear view of local trends without projecting future direction. With 37 closed sales analyzed, this data offers a reliable snapshot of current conditions for anyone looking to buy or sell in Caldwell County. Curious what your Caldwell County home would sell for today? Request a free ALEX Intelligence valuation. 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