Buttercup Creek Market Heat Score: Speed and Price Power

How fast is the Buttercup Creek market moving right now? The ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score combines speed, pricing power, and inventory levels to answer that question. In the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, homes sold in just 24 days on average, a 51% drop from the prior period. This acceleration is driven by tight supply. With only 13 active listings against 57 closings, the area holds just 1.37 months of inventory. This scarcity pushes buyers to act quickly, resulting in a median close-to-original list ratio of 96.8%. That represents a 2.8% improvement over the prior six-month window and indicates strong negotiation leverage for sellers. The ALEX Intelligence composite index weighs these factors—days on market, sale-to-list ratio, inventory levels, and price reductions—to generate a heat score between 0 and 100. While the specific numerical score is an internal estimate, the underlying data points to a distinct seller's environment where properties are moving faster than in previous months. Median prices held steady at $488,000, with a slight 0.6% increase year-over-year despite a 3.1% drop in price per square foot compared to the prior period. The market is defined by velocity rather than rapid price appreciation. Buyers face competition for available homes, while sellers benefit from reduced time on market and higher closing ratios relative to list prices. This analysis relies on 57 closed sales of single-family homes. Prices are net of seller-paid concessions. The data reflects a dynamic shift where supply constraints are the primary driver of market conditions. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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