Belton Market Heat Score: What the Data Says Today

What does the current market data indicate for Belton buyers and sellers? ALEX Intelligence calculated a composite heat score by weighing four key metrics: median days on market, the close-to-list price ratio, inventory levels, and the share of listings with price cuts. The result reflects a balanced but cooling phase compared to recent history. Over the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, 87 single-family homes closed at a median price of $310,000. This represents an 8.5% drop from the prior six-month period and is 6.1% lower than the same window last year. The median price per square foot also fell to $153.53, down 7.5% from the previous period. Days on market have improved significantly, dropping to a median of 66 days, which is 29.8% faster than the prior six months but still 20% slower than last year. Despite the speedier sales, pricing power has softened; homes sold for 95.8% of their original list price on average, with 77% of all closed sales falling below the initial asking price. Current inventory stands at 4.0 months, indicating a shift away from a seller's market toward balance. The heat score reflects this dynamic: while properties are moving faster than before, buyers have more leverage to negotiate, and sellers must price competitively to avoid reductions. This data-driven view helps stakeholders understand the current equilibrium without relying on speculation. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Coverage: most home sales in Belton 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