Lee County Market Heat Score: A Balanced Picture

Is the Lee County real estate market heating up or cooling down? The answer lies in a composite heat score that weighs speed of sale, price performance, and inventory levels. Based on data from the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026, the market shows signs of increased activity without tipping into a frenzy. ALEX Intelligence calculated a Market Heat Score by combining four key indicators: median days on market, the ratio of final sale price to original list price, the share of homes selling below list, and current months of inventory. In this window, 48 homes closed with a median price of $347,000. The speed of sales has improved significantly, with the median days on market dropping to 54 days from 89 days in the prior six-month period, a decrease of 39.3%. Simultaneously, buyers are negotiating closer to asking prices. The median close-to-original list ratio rose to 0.934, up 1.5% from the prior period, while the share of homes selling below original list price fell to 77.1%. However, with 6.12 months of inventory on hand, the market remains balanced rather than a seller's market. The score reflects a region where demand is picking up, yet supply remains sufficient to keep prices stable. This analysis relies on 48 closed sales and current active listings. It does not predict future price movements but describes the current state of supply and demand dynamics in Lee County. 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