Caldwell County: New Listings Outpace Closings in September

In September 2026, Caldwell County saw a distinct shift in inventory dynamics as new listings rose to 55 while closings dropped to 23. This divergence created a supply gap where fresh homes entered the market faster than they were sold. The data reflects a rolling trend where supply is outpacing demand for the month. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the dual-axis supply and demand metrics across 23 closed sales and 55 new listings to quantify this gap. New listings increased by 10.5% compared to August, while closings fell by 45.2%. This imbalance suggests that buyers have more immediate options available than in previous months, even as the total number of transactions slowed. The median home size also grew, with living area rising to 1,840 square feet, a 10.4% increase from the prior month. Despite the higher inventory of new homes, the median price rose 13.1% to $298,000. This indicates that while supply is growing, the properties selling are larger and commanding higher prices. The market is currently balancing on a wider shelf of available homes rather than a shortage. This analysis relies on 23 closed sales in September, providing a snapshot of current activity. The gap between new listings and closings remains the primary driver for inventory levels this month. Looking to buy in Caldwell County? Get new listings the day they hit the market. 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