Taylor Market Recap: Sales Up, Prices Down in Rolling Six Months

Taylor's housing market showed mixed signals over the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, with sales volume rising while median prices dipped slightly compared to the prior period. Across 125 closed single-family home transactions, the median sale price settled at $289,990, a 0.2% increase from the previous six-month window but down 3.6% from the same period last year when the median was $300,700. Sales activity accelerated significantly, with 125 closings compared to just 92 in the prior six months, representing a substantial jump in volume. However, homes took longer to sell on average; the median days on market rose to 50 days from 43 days last year, though it improved slightly from 57 days in the previous period. Buyers continued to negotiate effectively, with 79.2% of homes selling below their original list price, a figure that has remained relatively stable compared to last year. The median price per square foot rose to $170.78, up 3.6% from the prior six months but down 0.6% year-over-year. New construction remained a steady component of the market, accounting for 40 of the 125 closed sales. With 124 active listings and 125 closings over the period, the market held approximately 5.95 months of inventory, indicating a balanced environment where neither buyers nor sellers hold a distinct advantage. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these rolling trends to provide a clear view of current market dynamics without projecting future direction. The data reflects a market that is moving faster in terms of volume but remains price-sensitive for both buyers and sellers. 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