Bell County October Market Recap and Outlook

Bell County saw a sharp slowdown in October as closed sales fell 38.5% from September to just 64 transactions. The median home price dropped 6.4% month-over-month to $250,000, while the average days on market stretched by 41% to 55 days. This marks a significant shift from the previous month when 104 homes sold at a median of $267,023. Compared to October 2025, sales volume is down 11.1% and median prices have declined 13.2% to $250,000. The market has cooled considerably, with the share of homes selling below original list price dropping slightly from last year but still affecting nearly 60% of transactions. New construction activity also slowed, with only 7 new builds closing compared to 14 in the same month last year. Inventory remains steady at 493 active listings, creating a balanced environment where buyers have more options than sellers. The median price per square foot fell 5.3% to $150.98, and homes are selling for 98.3% of their original list price on average. With mortgage rates at 7.18%, affordability remains a key factor as the market adjusts to lower transaction volumes and reduced pricing pressure. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these trends using monthly closed sales data from October 2026 to provide this executive summary of the current market state. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a 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