Killeen Entry-Level Homes: Can You Afford One in October?

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 5905 Dan DR, Killeen TX 76543 · MLS #2523863 · Listed by Empyral Group, Llc. ALEX valuation $203,000 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 $222,000 5905 Dan DR, Killeen TX 76543 · MLS #2523863 Listed at $199,500, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,752 sq ft. Listed 2% below the ALEX valuation; 25% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 8% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1183802088/5905-Dan-DR-Killeen-TX Lower-middle quartile: $222,000 to $260,000 605 Bream CIR, Killeen TX 76542 · MLS #8869345 Listed at $225,000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,112 sq ft. Listed 2% below the ALEX valuation; 30% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 8% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1189131661/605-Bream-CIR-Killeen-TX Upper-middle quartile: $260,000 to $285,000 302 Paddock LN, Killeen TX 76542 · MLS #5203147 Listed at $275,000, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,075 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; 13% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 4% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1179303826/302-Paddock-LN-Killeen-TX Upper quartile: $285,000 and up 425 Crestwood DR, Killeen TX 76549 · MLS #7195587 Listed at $375,000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,132 sq ft. Listed 6% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 11% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1189560111/425-Crestwood-DR-Killeen-TX

Key figures · Killeen · October 2026

23 homes sold in Killeen in October 2026 (up 35.3% on a year earlier).

Median net sale price: $255,477 (down 1.7% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $157.

Median days on market: 52.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 100.0%.

171 homes for sale now, about 5.3 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, ABOR-listed sales only, October 2026. Single-family homes; prices net of seller-paid concessions, the same figures as the ALEX market statistics pages. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What does it take to buy an entry-level home in Killeen right now? With a median price of $255,477 for homes in the bottom quartile and mortgage rates at 7.11%, monthly payments are significantly higher than in previous years. This affordability check looks at the bottom 25% of sales to see if buyers can still enter the market. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the bottom price quartile across 23 closed sales in October 2026. The median sale price for these entry-level homes was $255,477. Assuming a standard 20% down payment on a 30-year fixed loan at the current rate of 7.11%, the principal and interest payment alone would be approximately $1,375 per month. This is a sharp contrast to the same time last year, when the median entry-level price was slightly higher at $259,994, but the market dynamics were different. While prices have dipped slightly by 1.7% compared to October 2025, the interest rate environment remains the primary constraint on buying power. Buyers in this segment are paying a premium for affordability, with the median price per square foot rising 12.5% year-over-year to $156.58. For those looking at the bottom quartile, the path to ownership requires careful budgeting. The current rate environment means that even modest price increases or higher rates can push monthly costs out of reach for many first-time buyers. The data suggests that while entry-level homes are available, the cost of financing remains a significant hurdle in the Killeen market this month. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Based on 23 closed sales in the October 2026. Coverage: most home sales in Killeen 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

Partner, ALEX Companies

Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC

Licensed Broker in TX, CO, NC, AL

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