Dripping Springs: Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Market?
By George Arnold Alexander III, MPA · Associate Broker · 2026-10-12
Deal of the Week

This week's 5 best values under $1,000,000, ranked by the ALEX deal score:
1. 579 Bishop Wood RD, Dripping Springs TX 78620 · MLS #6602069
Listed at $384,990, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,195 sq ft. Listed 8% below the ALEX valuation; 14% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 14% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1179739676/579-Bishop-Wood-RD-Dripping-Springs-TX
2. 17305 Lake Wood CIR, Dripping Springs TX 78620 · MLS #7402273
Listed at $390,000, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,888 sq ft. Listed 6% below the ALEX valuation; 16% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 13% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1175148703/17305-Lake-Wood-CIR-Dripping-Springs-TX
3. 200 Little Barton DR, Dripping Springs TX 78620 · MLS #3777363
Listed at $550,000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,185 sq ft. Listed 3% below the ALEX valuation; 24% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 17% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1178888409/200-Little-Barton-DR-Dripping-Springs-TX
4. 137 Bishop Wood RD, Dripping Springs TX 78620 · MLS #5391730
Listed at $449,990, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,182 sq ft. Listed 10% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 20% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1174776973/137-Bishop-Wood-RD-Dripping-Springs-TX
5. 12225 Triple Creek CIR, Dripping Springs TX 78620 · MLS #7492012
Listed at $819,000, 5 bed, 3 bath, 3,096 sq ft. Listed 10% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 18% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1168062084/12225-Triple-Creek-CIR-Dripping-Springs-TX
Is a buyer or seller currently holding the advantage in Dripping Springs? The answer lies in the months of inventory, which measures how long it would take to sell all current homes at the current sales pace. In September 2026, there were 4.4 months of inventory based on 47 closed sales and 254 active listings. This figure places the market firmly in buyer territory, as anything above four months typically favors buyers with more negotiating power.
The data supports this shift. Median closed prices fell to $570,000, down 9.5% from August's $630,000 and 5.0% lower than September 2025. Homes spent an average of 59 days on market, a 20.4% increase compared to the same month last year when they sold in 49 days. Additionally, 83% of homes sold below their original list price, up slightly from the prior period.
ALEX Intelligence calculates months of inventory by dividing active listings by the trailing monthly average of closed sales. With 4.4 months available, buyers have a wider selection and less pressure to overbid. While new construction remains active with 19 closings, the overall trend indicates a cooling environment where patience is rewarded.
This classification relies on the standard industry gauge: under four months favors sellers, four to six months suggests balance or a shift toward buyers, and over six months strongly favors buyers. Dripping Springs currently sits in that transition zone, offering opportunities for those looking to purchase without bidding wars.
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
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George Arnold Alexander III, MPA
Partner, ALEX Companies
Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al.
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Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733
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Source data: Unlock MLS closed sales and active listings, September 2026, n=47 closed; ABOR-listed sales only
Cover photo: Dripping Springs High School entrance by Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; darkened, cropped and text added.
Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Broker: Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC · License #565194-BB.
Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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