Sunfield Monthly Market Pulse: Prices Rise, Sales Slow in October

What does it mean when median prices rise while sales slow? In Sunfield, the October market saw median home prices climb to $350,330, a 4.6% increase from September, even as closed sales dropped by 25.9%. This divergence suggests that while fewer transactions occurred, those that did close commanded higher values than the previous month. The median price per square foot fell 6.4% to $162.78, indicating that larger homes may have driven the overall price increase. The average home sold was also slightly larger, with living area growing 6.6% compared to September. However, buyers took longer to close deals; median days on market jumped 36.8% to 78 days, reflecting a slower pace of activity than in prior months. Compared to October 2025, prices are down 10.2%, and the number of sales is up 42.9%. The share of homes selling below original list price dropped significantly from 92.6% in September to 70% in October, showing that sellers were more successful at holding their asking prices this month. With 112 active listings and a months of inventory reading of 5.17, the market remains balanced but leans slightly toward buyers as they take more time to decide. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these KPIs to highlight how price growth can occur alongside reduced volume when inventory tightens or larger homes sell at premium rates. This dashboard provides a clear view of current supply and demand dynamics for Sunfield residents. 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