Sunset Oaks Market Recap: Prices Rise as Sales Slow

Median home prices in Sunset Oaks rose to $269,745 across 40 closed sales in the rolling six months ending September 2026. This represents a 5.8% increase compared to the same period last year when 98 homes sold for a median of $254,995. The market has shifted from a high-volume environment to one where fewer transactions are occurring at higher price points. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the data to show that while sales volume dropped significantly from 98 closings to 40, the value per square foot climbed to $158, up 1.3% year-over-year. Homes are also selling faster relative to the prior six-month period, with median days on market dropping to 19 days from 24 days, a 20.8% improvement. The proportion of homes selling below their original list price has decreased to 70%, down from 86% in the prior period and 78.6% last year. This suggests that while inventory remains tight with 60 active listings, sellers are retaining more pricing power than they did previously. The median home size also increased to 1,627 square feet, up 12.2% from the prior period, indicating a trend toward larger properties closing in this window. With mortgage rates at 7.32% according to Freddie Mac data for the week of October 22, 2026, buyers are facing higher borrowing costs, yet the median sale price continues to outpace inflation. The market is currently defined by a smaller pool of transactions where properties are moving quickly and holding their value better than in previous cycles. 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