New Braunfels Market Recap: Sales Drop, Prices Fall in September

What does a 17.6% drop in median price and a 45.8% decline in sales volume mean for the New Braunfels market? In September 2026, the local market saw significant cooling compared to the same month last year. Across 13 closed sales, the median close price settled at $331,500, down from $402,450 in September 2025. The pace of transactions slowed considerably. Homes spent an average of 71 days on market, a 26.8% increase compared to last year's 56 days. This extended time on market coincided with a shift in negotiation power; the median close-to-original list ratio fell to 0.881, meaning homes sold for roughly 88% of their original asking price, down from 0.944 a year ago. Additionally, 92.3% of closed sales went below the original list price, up slightly from 91.7% last year. Supply dynamics also shifted. While 37 new listings entered the market in September, the total active inventory stood at 138 homes, resulting in approximately 4.9 months of supply. This represents a move toward a more balanced environment compared to the tighter conditions seen earlier in the year. The median living area for sold homes was 2,106 square feet, slightly smaller than the 2,239 square feet sold in August but larger than the 1,988 square feet recorded in September 2025. These figures reflect a market adjusting to higher interest rates and changing buyer demand. The data indicates that while transaction volume has contracted, price adjustments are becoming more common as sellers respond to the current inventory levels. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in New Braunfels 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