Dale Market Heat Score: High Inventory Slows Sales

How does a market with 22.2 months of inventory feel for buyers and sellers? In Dale, the ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score reflects a significant cooling trend driven by high supply and slower sales velocity. The composite index combines days on market, sale-to-list ratios, inventory levels, and price reductions to gauge current conditions. Over the rolling 12 months ending October 31, 2026, 24 single-family homes closed in Dale. The median close price settled at $342,952, down 4.5% from the prior period and 4.5% lower than the same window last year. Despite the price dip, the median price per square foot rose to $194.64, an 8.8% increase compared to the previous six-month window. Homes took a median of 118 days on market, which is 21.3% faster than the prior period but still indicates a slow pace. The median close-to-original list ratio stood at 0.917, meaning homes sold for 91.7% of their original asking price. This represents a 2.1% drop in the ratio compared to the prior period. Notably, 100% of closed sales fell below the original list price, a sharp rise from the 70.6% seen previously. With 37 active listings and only 24 closings over the year, the market holds 22.2 months of inventory. This high supply level is a primary driver of the current heat score, signaling a distinct buyer's environment where negotiation power has shifted significantly toward purchasers. 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