Bartlett Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

Can buyers afford a home in Bartlett today? The median sale price for single-family homes is $189,000 across 15 closed sales in the rolling 12-month period ending October 31, 2026. This figure represents the bottom quartile of activity for this small market segment. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the pricing data to determine affordability against current financing costs. With a median price of $189,000 and a prevailing mortgage rate of 7.11% from the week of November 12, 2026, buyers face specific payment requirements. The data indicates that prices have dropped significantly compared to the prior period, falling 29.2% year-over-year. The market shows a median close-to-original list ratio of 86.3%, meaning homes sold for roughly 86 cents on the dollar. This metric is down 8.8% from the previous period and indicates that buyers have substantial negotiating leverage. Additionally, 93.3% of these sales closed below the original asking price. Inventory remains tight with only seven active listings currently available. The median days on market stands at 40 days, which is 40.3% faster than the prior period. While the sample size of 15 sales is small for a robust affordability model, the data confirms that entry-level pricing in Bartlett has adjusted downward significantly over the last year. URL: https://alex.realestate/market/bartlett Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Based on 15 closed sales in the 12 months ending Oct 31, 2026. 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