Driftwood: How List Prices Compare to Final Sells

How much of the original asking price do buyers actually pay in Driftwood? Over the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026, homes sold for a median $1,000,000 after closing on a median list-to-sale ratio of 96.2%. This figure represents the final sale price divided by the original list price for each transaction, showing that sellers received 96.2% of their initial request on average across 52 closed sales. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pricing dynamics to show how negotiation outcomes have shifted compared to prior periods. The median close-to-original-list ratio improved by 6.1% from the previous six-month window, rising from 90.7% to 96.2%. This indicates that while homes still sell below their original list price in most cases, the gap between asking and selling has narrowed significantly compared to earlier in the year. Despite the improvement in the final ratio, 82.7% of these transactions closed below the original list price. The median days on market dropped sharply by 53.2% to 36 days, suggesting that properties are moving faster even as buyers negotiate slightly more aggressively than before. The median price per square foot settled at $304, down 1.9% from the prior period but still reflecting the premium nature of this Hays County market. For sellers, the data suggests that while initial pricing remains a critical factor, the final negotiation is becoming less severe than it was six months ago. Buyers are closing deals closer to the original ask, though they still secure a discount in the vast majority of cases. The current market environment favors quicker turnover with more stable price realization than earlier in the year. 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