San Marcos Seasonality: Best Month to List in 2026

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 333 Trinity River HOLW, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #3788461 · Listed by Keller Williams City-View. ALEX valuation $199,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

Deals of the Week by price quartile. The quartiles come from the last 12 months of closed sales here. Each pick has the top ALEX deal score in its price range. Lower quartile: under $255,000 333 Trinity River HOLW, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #3788461 Listed at $171,999, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,380 sq ft. Listed 13% below the ALEX valuation; 3% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 14% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187039121/333-Trinity-River-HOLW-San-Marcos-TX Lower-middle quartile: $255,000 to $315,000 1422 Meadow PKWY, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #2849217 Listed at $260,000, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,774 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; 19% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 13% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187243300/1422-Meadow-PKWY-San-Marcos-TX Upper-middle quartile: $315,000 to $435,000 216 Hazy View RD, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #7314242 Listed at $344,990, 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,741 sq ft. Listed 1% below the ALEX valuation; 27% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 8% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182664896/216-Hazy-View-RD-San-Marcos-TX Upper quartile: $435,000 and up 226 Penstemon VW, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #3777268 Listed at $449,900, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,251 sq ft. Listed 6% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 14% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1186951420/226-Penstemon-VW-San-Marcos-TX

Key figures · San Marcos · October 2026

47 homes sold in San Marcos in October 2026 (unchanged on a year earlier).

Median net sale price: $264,719 (down 25.3% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $179.

Median days on market: 87.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 90.5%.

380 homes for sale now, about 6.3 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, October 2026. Single-family homes; prices net of seller-paid concessions, the same figures as the ALEX market statistics pages. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What month offers the best chance to sell a home in San Marcos? A look at 24 months of data reveals a distinct seasonal pattern where activity and prices shift predictably throughout the year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed monthly closed sales from November 2024 through October 2026 to identify peak performance windows. The data shows that spring is historically the strongest period for volume, with May 2025 recording the highest number of closings at 79 homes. Conversely, winter months typically see reduced activity; December 2025 recorded the lowest median price of $305,000 across 57 sales, a drop of 10% from the previous month. Price trends also follow a seasonal curve. Median prices peaked in late 2024 and early 2025, reaching $393,514 in December 2024. By October 2026, the median price settled at $264,719 across 47 sales, reflecting a 25.3% decrease compared to the same month last year. While October saw stable sales volume compared to the prior year, the price correction highlights the importance of timing for sellers aiming to maximize value. The seasonal decomposition suggests that listing in late spring or early summer may yield higher transaction volumes, while winter months often present opportunities for buyers due to lower inventory and reduced competition. Understanding these cycles helps align listing strategies with market rhythms rather than reacting to short-term fluctuations. This analysis relies on 24 months of closed sales data to smooth out anomalies and identify the most consistent seasonal trends for San Marcos single-family homes. 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

George Arnold Alexander III, MPA

Partner, ALEX Companies

Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC

Licensed Broker in TX, CO, NC, AL

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