Caldwell County Home Sizes Are Growing in September

Caldwell County buyers are closing deals on larger homes than a year ago. The median living area reached 1,833 square feet in September, up 10% from the prior month and 6% higher than the same time last year. This shift reflects a change in what is selling rather than new construction alone, as the market continues to adjust its inventory mix. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the size distribution across 32 closed sales to track this trend. The data shows that while the median price dipped slightly compared to September 2025, the physical footprint of sold homes has expanded. In September 2025, the median home was 1,725 square feet; by August 2026 it had grown to 1,667 square feet before rising again in the current month. This increase in size coincides with a drop in price per square foot, which fell 5.6% from August and 8.5% from last year. The average home sold for $151 per square foot, down from $160 in the prior period. As buyers seek more space within their budgets, the market is seeing a clear move toward larger floor plans despite the overall cooling in price growth. The trend suggests that while affordability remains a challenge with median prices 12% lower than last year, the demand for square footage has not diminished. Sellers of smaller homes may face longer days on market as buyers prioritize size over compact living arrangements in this current cycle. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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