Blanco County Market Heat Score: A Cooling Trend in Q3

Blanco County is experiencing a distinct shift in market dynamics as the trailing six-month period closes. While median sale prices climbed to $565,000, representing a 19.5% increase compared to the same window last year, the pace of transactions has slowed significantly. The ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score for this region reflects a cooling environment where buyers have gained leverage, driven by an inventory level that now sits at 10 months. This score is calculated using a composite index weighing days on market, sale-to-list ratios, and inventory depth. Currently, homes are taking a median of 80 days to sell, which is up 3.9% from the prior year but down 27.3% from the previous six-month period. The market remains balanced but leans toward buyer conditions, as evidenced by the fact that 90.2% of closed sales sold below their original list price. The data indicates a divergence between price appreciation and velocity. Although prices per square foot rose to $296, up 11.3% from last year, the time required to secure a deal has extended. With 87 active listings currently on the market against a sales pace of roughly nine homes per month, the supply gap is widening. This environment suggests that while property values are holding strong, the urgency seen in previous quarters has dissipated, requiring more patience from both buyers and sellers. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. 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