Salado Market Recap: Sales Rise, Prices Hold Steady

Salado's real estate market showed resilience in the six months ending October 31, 2026, with closed sales nearly doubling compared to the prior six-month period. A total of 118 homes sold for a median price of $517,750, representing a 9% increase over the previous half-year and a 1.5% rise compared to the same timeframe last year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the activity across the region to determine that while sales volume surged, pricing remained stable relative to historical levels. The median price per square foot rose 4.4% to $212, though this remains slightly below the 2025 level of $218. Homes spent an average of 69 days on market, a 38% increase compared to last year but a slight improvement over the prior period's 71 days. Affordability dynamics shifted as well. The share of homes selling below original list price dropped to 78%, down from 89.8% previously, indicating sellers are regaining some leverage. New construction activity also strengthened, with 66 new homes closing compared to 30 in the prior window. With 66 active listings and 118 sales over six months, the market holds approximately 3.4 months of inventory, suggesting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers alike. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in Salado 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