Salado: How List Prices Compare to Final Sales in Rolling Six Months

What does it mean when a home in Salado sells for 95.9% of its original list price? The list-to-sale price ratio measures the final sale price as a percentage of the initial asking price, revealing how closely buyers and sellers align on value. In the rolling six months ending Oct 31, 2026, this ratio stood at 0.959 across 116 closed sales, indicating that homes typically sold slightly below their original list price. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pricing dynamics to show how this compares to prior periods. The median close-to-original list ratio improved by 2.6% compared to the prior six-month period, rising from 0.935, and is up 0.2% from the same window last year when it was 0.957. This suggests that while homes are still selling below the initial ask, the gap between list and sale prices has narrowed slightly over time. The data also shows that 77.6% of closed sales in this period were below their original list price, down from 89.8% in the prior six months. This shift indicates a market where pricing strategies are becoming more aligned with final outcomes. The median sale price for these homes was $501,710, up 5.6% from the prior period and essentially flat (up 0.3%) compared to last year's same window. Understanding this ratio helps buyers and sellers set realistic expectations. A ratio near 1.0 suggests a balanced negotiation environment, while lower ratios often reflect buyer leverage or overpriced initial listings. In Salado, the current figures point to a market where final prices are stabilizing relative to asking prices. 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