Bell County: How Close to List Price Did Homes Sell?

In Bell County, homes sold for a median of 96.9% of their original asking price in September 2026. This figure represents the close-to-original list ratio, calculated from 99 closed sales during the month. The data shows that 62.6% of these properties sold below their initial list price. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pricing dynamics to determine how negotiation outcomes have shifted over time. Compared to August 2026, when homes sold for 97.4% of the original list, the ratio dropped by 0.5 percentage points in September. Looking further back to September 2025, the ratio was 0.8 percentage points lower at 96.1%, indicating that current buyers are securing a slightly better deal relative to asking prices than they did one year ago. The median close price for these 99 transactions was $279,000. While the overall price level has decreased by 9.8% compared to the same month last year, the relationship between list and sale price remains a key indicator of market balance. The data reflects a market where sellers are still receiving a significant portion of their asking price, though the gap between the two figures has widened slightly in recent months. This analysis relies on closed sales data from the Unlock MLS system, which covers ABOR-listed properties only. The sample size of 99 transactions provides a statistically robust view of pricing trends for the county during this period. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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