Bell County: When Is the Best Month to List?

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 7303 Ducket Creek DR, Temple TX 76502 · MLS #8590614 · Listed by Nexthome Tropicana Realty. ALEX valuation $231,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

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 $238,000 7303 Ducket Creek DR, Temple TX 76502 · MLS #8590614 Listed at $221,440, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,434 sq ft. Listed 4% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 7% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1188943445/7303-Ducket-Creek-DR-Temple-TX Lower-middle quartile: $238,000 to $285,000 2937 Wolf Ridge LN, Temple TX 76501 · MLS #8587936 Listed at $244,999, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,810 sq ft. Listed 4% below the ALEX valuation. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1190128389/2937-Wolf-Ridge-LN-Temple-TX Upper-middle quartile: $285,000 to $400,000 101 Hoodoo CV, Troy TX 76579 · MLS #5139492 Listed at $303,990, 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,600 sq ft. Listed 8% below the ALEX valuation; 13% under the local price per sq ft. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1190833325/101-Hoodoo-CV-Troy-TX Upper quartile: $400,000 and up 5304 Sunflower LN, Temple TX 76502 · MLS #7884076 Listed at $595,000, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,057 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 17% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1172512116/5304-Sunflower-LN-Temple-TX

Key figures · Bell County · October 2026

56 homes sold in Bell County in October 2026 (down 22.2% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $262,569 (down 12.5% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $157.

Median days on market: 55.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 98.3%.

500 homes for sale now, about 4.8 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, ABOR-listed sales only, October 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What month historically brings the most activity for Bell County sellers? A seasonal analysis of 24 months of closed sales reveals a distinct pattern in local market rhythm. ALEX Intelligence applied seasonal decomposition to monthly sales volumes and prices from November 2024 through October 2026. The data shows that late spring and early summer consistently drive the highest transaction volume. May, June, and July recorded the strongest activity, with May 2025 seeing 138 closed sales and June 2026 reaching 123 sales. These months also tend to support higher median prices, with May 2026 peaking at $320,000. Conversely, late autumn and winter typically see reduced activity. October 2026 recorded only 56 closed sales, a 46.2% drop from the prior month and a 22.2% decline compared to October 2025. Median prices also softened in October to $262,569, down 12.5% year-over-year. While spring offers peak volume, sellers must weigh this against potential price volatility. The data suggests that listing in May or June maximizes exposure and transaction volume, while October represents a slower period with lower prices. Buyers may find more inventory and less competition during the fall months, though prices remain subject to seasonal fluctuations. Understanding these cycles helps align listing strategies with market rhythms rather than attempting to force sales during historically quiet periods. This analysis is based on 24 months of historical closed sales data for Bell County. ALEX Intelligence estimates are derived from Unlock MLS data and do not constitute an appraisal or future performance guarantee. 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

George Arnold Alexander III, MPA

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