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La Cima Market Recap: Sales Up, Prices Rise in Rolling Six Months
By George Arnold Alexander III, MPA · Associate Broker · 2026-10-21
Deal of the Week

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 $361,000
119 Horseherb WAY, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #1323391
Listed at $339,990, 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,980 sq ft. Listed 4% below the ALEX valuation; 12% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 13% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1184509147/119-Horseherb-WAY-San-Marcos-TX
Lower-middle quartile: $361,000 to $458,000
427 Fountain Grass DR, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #7400531
Listed at $394,990, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,982 sq ft. Listed 0% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 12% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1167910208/427-Fountain-Grass-DR-San-Marcos-TX
Upper-middle quartile: $458,000 to $560,000
237 Crabapple CT, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #2695708
Listed at $549,900, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,112 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; 10% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 19% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187075005/237-Crabapple-CT-San-Marcos-TX
Upper quartile: $560,000 and up
232 Knockout Rose DR, San Marcos TX 78666 · MLS #9352438
Listed at $649,900, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,411 sq ft. Listed 2% below the ALEX valuation; 3% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 13% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1184899036/232-Knockout-Rose-DR-San-Marcos-TX
Key figures · La Cima · rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026
- 43 homes sold in La Cima in the 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026 (down 34.8% on a year earlier).
- Median sale price: $482,110 (up 3.4% on a year earlier).
- Median price per square foot: $195.
- Median days on market: 71.
- Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 93.5%.
- 61 homes for sale now, about 8.1 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.
Source: Unlock MLS, rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
La Cima saw a distinct shift in momentum over the last six months, with median home prices rising 20.3% to $482,110 while homes sold significantly faster than in the prior period. Across 43 closed sales, the median days on market fell to 71 days, a 27.6% improvement compared to the previous six-month window and a 46.2% drop from the same period last year.
This acceleration in sales velocity coincided with a tighter supply dynamic. The median close-to-original list ratio climbed to 93.5%, up 1.2% from the prior period, indicating buyers are meeting seller expectations more frequently than before. While 86% of homes still sold below their original list price, that share decreased slightly compared to the previous six months, suggesting a market where negotiation leverage is shifting.
New construction continues to drive volume in the community, accounting for 33 of the 43 closed sales. The median living area for these transactions grew to 2,400 square feet, an 8.3% increase over the prior period. Despite the activity, inventory remains a factor; with 61 active listings and 45 closings in the window, the market holds approximately 8.1 months of supply.
ALEX Intelligence analyzed these trends to highlight how price appreciation and faster sales are reshaping the La Cima landscape. The data reflects a community where demand is outpacing recent supply levels, pushing prices higher even as the broader region shows mixed signals. Buyers and sellers alike should note that while the market is moving faster, the 8-month inventory level still suggests a balanced environment rather than a seller's frenzy.
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
Source data: Unlock MLS closed sales, rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026, n=43
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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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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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