Caldwell County: How List Prices Compare to Sells in September

In Caldwell County, homes sold for 92.5% of their original asking price in September, based on 32 closed sales. This list-to-sale ratio measures how closely final prices matched initial listings, a key indicator of negotiation leverage for buyers and sellers. The median close-to-original-list ratio dropped to 0.925 from 0.932 in August, a 0.8% decline month-over-month. While the price gap widened slightly compared to the prior period, it remains nearly flat against the same month last year, which saw a ratio of 0.926. This stability suggests that while buyers may have gained slight negotiating power recently, the fundamental pricing dynamic has not shifted dramatically over the past twelve months. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the relationship between original list prices and final sale prices to track this trend. In September, 78.1% of homes sold below their original list price, compared to 88.1% in August. The median close price rose 2.3% to $269,490, yet the ratio indicates that sellers are still conceding on average to secure a deal. The data reflects a market where initial pricing strategies continue to influence final outcomes. With 32 transactions analyzed, the trend shows a slight softening in the ability of sellers to command full list prices compared to the previous month, though year-over-year performance remains consistent. 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