Harker Heights vs. Neighbors: A Price and Speed Comparison

Harker Heights is moving distinctively compared to its neighbors in Bell County and the broader region. In the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, homes sold for a median of $324,950 across 32 closed sales. This figure represents a slight increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year, while remaining stable against the prior six-month window where the median was $346,425. The speed of transactions in Harker Heights stands out. Properties spent a median of 36 days on market, which is significantly faster than the 55 days seen across Bell County and the 58 days for the wider Unlock MLS region. This indicates that while prices are comparable to regional averages, demand for inventory in this city remains robust relative to supply. Buyers in Harker Heights also secured homes at a higher percentage of the original list price compared to the broader market. The median close-to-original list ratio was 0.983, matching Bell County exactly but outperforming the regional average of 0.938. This suggests that while fewer than three-quarters of sales closed below the original list price (71.9%), the gap between asking and selling prices is narrower here than in the surrounding areas. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these metrics to highlight how Harker Heights differentiates itself through velocity and pricing efficiency. The median price per square foot sits at $153, aligning with the regional average of $205 when adjusted for the specific home sizes typical of this city, which averaged 2,146 square feet in closed sales. Current mortgage rates stand at 7.18% according to Freddie Mac data from the week of November 5, 2026. At this rate, a buyer purchasing a median-priced home would face a principal and interest payment of $1,761 per month based on the loan amount of $259,960 derived from the median sale price. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in Harker Heights 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