Jarrell Home Sizes Are Growing in September

What is driving the shift in home sizes across Jarrell? The data shows a clear trend toward larger floor plans this month. In September 2026, the median living area for closed sales reached 1,656 square feet, up 6.5% from the prior month and 7.5% higher than the same period last year. This analysis is based on 60 closed sales in the city during the reporting window. ALEX Intelligence tracked home size trends by analyzing the relationship between living area, bedroom count, and sale price across the local market. The data indicates that buyers are increasingly selecting homes with more square footage compared to previous months. While the median price per square foot dipped slightly to $146, the overall footprint of sold properties has expanded significantly. This shift in home size reflects changing buyer preferences or inventory availability in Jarrell. As the market moves through the fall season, the average new construction and resale home closing in the area is larger than it was a year ago. The trend suggests that for buyers seeking more space, the current inventory offers more options with median sizes near 1,656 square feet compared to the smaller homes seen in late 2025. The increase in median living area coincides with a slight rise in the number of new listings, suggesting developers and sellers are responding to demand for larger floor plans. As inventory levels adjust, the average home size sold continues to climb, marking a distinct change in the typical property profile for Jarrell residents this year. 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