New Braunfels Market Heat Score: October 2026

What does a median price jump of 38% from September to October mean for New Braunfels buyers and sellers? The answer lies in the Market Heat Score, a composite index weighing days on market, sale-to-list ratios, inventory levels, and price reductions. In October 2026, the ALEX Intelligence model calculated a heat score based on 24 closed sales. The median close price reached $457,500, up 38% from the prior month and 11.6% higher than last October. However, homes took an average of 68 days to sell, which is 44.7% longer than the same period last year. This extended timeline suggests that while prices are rising, buyer caution or selection criteria are slowing the pace of transactions. The inventory gauge shows 5.17 months of supply, indicating a balanced market rather than a seller's frenzy. Sellers received 94.4% of their original list price on average, a slight improvement over September but still below the 100% mark. Only 25% of homes sold above the original list price, down significantly from the previous month. The ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score synthesizes these competing signals: rising prices and improved sale ratios against longer days on market and high inventory. For this page, the score reflects a market in transition where value is increasing, but speed has decreased compared to the previous year. The data covers ABOR-listed sales only. 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