Bastrop County: Is It a Buyer's Market in October?

Is the market shifting back to buyers in Bastrop County? The answer lies in the months of inventory figure, which currently stands at 6.24 months based on 84 closed sales in October 2026. This metric compares the number of active listings available today against the rate of homes selling each month. In real estate analysis, a market is generally considered balanced when inventory sits between four and six months. With 6.24 months of supply, Bastrop County has tipped slightly into buyer territory. This means there are more homes available for sale than there are buyers ready to close deals at current price levels. The trend supports this view: median days on market rose to 97 days in October, up 9% from the prior period and 15.5% higher than a year ago. The supply gap is evident as new listings (152) fell short of the volume needed to absorb the existing inventory quickly. While 84 homes sold this month, the pace of sales has slowed compared to the previous month's 104 closings. Consequently, sellers may find that their properties require more time on the market to attract offers. ALEX Intelligence classifies this environment as a buyer's market because the supply exceeds the typical six-month equilibrium threshold. Buyers in October 2026 can expect less competition and potentially more negotiation room than in a seller-favored environment where inventory drops below four months. This classification is based strictly on the ratio of active listings to monthly sales velocity, not on price direction or future forecasts. 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