Mueller Market Recap: Sales Volume Up, Prices Dip in Rolling Six Months

Mueller's housing market showed a distinct shift in the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, as sales volume increased while median prices softened. Across 56 closed sales, the median close price settled at $841,683, down 4.2% from the prior six-month period and 2.9% lower than the same window last year. Despite the price dip, homes moved significantly faster; the median days on market fell to 17 days, a 41.4% improvement over the previous period and 52.8% faster than a year ago. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pricing dynamics to reveal that while fewer homes sold below their original list price compared to prior periods, the overall ratio of close-to-original list price remained strong at 97.7%. The median price per square foot rose slightly by 2.4% to $435, indicating that value is being maintained even as total prices adjust. New construction activity also saw growth, with 7 new-construction closings compared to 4 in the prior window. The market remains balanced with 3.75 months of inventory available today. While the median living area size held steady at 2,080 square feet, the speed of transactions suggests a highly active buyer base for well-priced properties. This data-driven snapshot reflects a market where liquidity has improved, even as price points have recalibrated from earlier peaks. 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