Jarrell Market Recap: Prices Dip as Sales Hold Steady in October

What does a 7.4% drop in median price mean for buyers and sellers in Jarrell this month? In October 2026, the median closing price settled at $230,499 across 53 closed sales, down from $249,006 in September. While prices softened, sales volume remained relatively stable with only an 11.7% decline from the prior month and a marginal 1.9% increase compared to October 2025. The market showed signs of shifting dynamics as homes spent less time on the market. The median days on market dropped to 63 days, a 23.2% decrease from September, though this remains 8.6% higher than the same period last year. Buyers negotiated closer to asking prices, with the median close-to-original list ratio rising slightly to 94.5%. Fewer homes sold below their original list price compared to the previous month, dropping from 86.7% to 75.5%. New construction continued to play a significant role, accounting for 13 of the 53 closed sales. The median living area grew to 1,728 square feet, up 4.3% from September and 8.0% higher than last year. With 331 active listings on hand, the city held 5.2 months of inventory, suggesting a balanced environment where neither buyers nor sellers hold absolute leverage. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these figures to provide a clear snapshot of October activity. The data reflects a market adjusting to price corrections while maintaining consistent transaction volume. 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