La Cima Market Recap and Outlook for October 2026

La Cima saw a median sale price of $454,745 across 42 closed sales in the rolling six-month period ending October 2026. This represents a 12.5% increase from the prior six months, though prices remain 4.7% below the same window last year. The market is moving faster than before, with homes spending a median of 66 days on the market, down 32.7% from the previous period and 60.9% lower than a year ago. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the supply dynamics to determine current conditions. With 56 active listings and 42 closings over six months, the area holds 8.0 months of inventory. This level suggests a balanced market where neither buyers nor sellers hold a distinct advantage. The share of homes selling below original list price is 83.3%, slightly lower than the prior period, indicating that while discounts are common, they are becoming less frequent as prices stabilize. New construction continues to play a significant role, accounting for 19 of the 42 closed sales in this window. The typical home sold was 2,380 square feet, which is 5.5% larger than the prior six-month average but 9.2% smaller than homes sold a year ago. Buyers are currently paying $193.06 per square foot on average, a figure that has risen 0.6% from the previous period and 3.8% compared to last year. At current mortgage rates of 7.11%, affordability remains a key factor for buyers in La Cima. The median close-to-original list ratio stands at 93.3%, showing that negotiated prices are settling closer to asking levels than they were previously. As the market moves into the final quarter, the combination of rising prices and faster sales cycles indicates a tightening supply environment relative to demand. 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