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Bastrop County: The Best Month to List in the Last Two Years
By George Arnold Alexander III, MPA · Associate Broker · 2026-10-30
Deal of the Week

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 $295,000
193 Weaver LN, Bastrop TX 78602 · MLS #3577534
Listed at $279,998, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,484 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 13% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1169543997/193-Weaver-LN-Bastrop-TX
Lower-middle quartile: $295,000 to $345,000
145 Ayres Horn, Cedar Creek TX 78612 · MLS #8346370
Listed at $319,900, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,005 sq ft. Listed 6% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 17% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1169864397/145-Ayres-Horn-Cedar-Creek-TX
Upper-middle quartile: $345,000 to $437,000
138 Forest LN, Bastrop TX 78602 · MLS #4491521
Listed at $349,000, 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,435 sq ft. Listed 8% below the ALEX valuation; 25% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 8% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1188330407/138-Forest-LN-Bastrop-TX
Upper quartile: $437,000 and up
116 MERLIN CT, Cedar Creek TX 78612 · MLS #4409767
Listed at $640,000, 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,781 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; 7% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 10% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182519955/116-MERLIN-CT-Cedar-Creek-TX
Key figures · Bastrop County · September 2026
- 103 homes sold in Bastrop County in September 2026 (down 15.6% on a year earlier).
- Median sale price: $360,000 (up 2.9% on a year earlier).
- Median price per square foot: $188.
- Median days on market: 74.
- Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 93.0%.
- 707 homes for sale now, about 5.9 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.
Source: Unlock MLS, September 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What is the best month to list a home in Bastrop County? A seasonal decomposition of 24 months of data reveals a distinct pattern where late summer and early fall often outperform other times of the year.
ALEX Intelligence analyzed closed sales from October 2024 through September 2026 to identify the most active periods. The data shows that September consistently delivers high volume, with 122 homes closing in September 2025 and 103 closing in September 2026. While prices fluctuate, the activity level suggests this is a prime window for sellers seeking quick turnover.
Conversely, winter months like January and February typically see lower sales volumes, with only 67 to 84 homes closing in those periods over the last two years. This seasonal dip often results in less competition for listings but also fewer buyers actively searching. The data indicates that listing during these slower months may require more patience to find a buyer.
Summer months like June and July also show strong activity, with 124 to 147 homes closing in recent years. However, September stands out as the most consistent month for both volume and price stability, making it an optimal time for sellers to enter the market.
The analysis confirms that timing your listing can significantly impact your sale's speed and potential price. By aligning with these seasonal trends, homeowners can maximize their chances of a successful transaction in Bastrop County.
Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing.
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
Source data: Unlock MLS closed sales, September 2026, n=103
Cover photo: Bastrop by gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; darkened, cropped and text added.
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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