McLendon-Chisholm Market Snapshot – August 2025

Market Data for: August 2025

🏡 Prices Fall as Market Slows

The average sales price in McLendon-Chisholm dropped to $599,044, a 26.9% decline from last year. However, median price per square foot held steady with a slight 0.5% increase to $201. Homes are taking longer to sell, with a median of 55 days on market, up 22.2% year-over-year.

📈 Inventory Up, Sales Improve

Active listings rose to 78 homes, up 9.9% compared to last year. New listings fell 13.3%, but pending sales increased 25% and closed sales climbed 23.1%, showing more buyers are stepping in despite softer prices. With 8.1 months of inventory, the market strongly favors buyers.

⏱ Market Shifts Toward Buyers

With higher supply, longer selling times, and falling average prices, sellers must price competitively and prepare for negotiations. Buyers benefit from increased leverage and more homes to choose from, but the best properties still move when priced well.

📉 Market Context Matters

McLendon-Chisholm has a smaller number of monthly transactions, which can make percentage swings appear dramatic. The Dunnican Team tracks long-term data and neighborhood trends to provide clarity beyond monthly fluctuations.

Source: MLS data via North Texas Real Estate Information Services (NTREIS), August 2025. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

McLendon-Chisholm Real Estate Overview

Luxury Homes, Open Land, and Peaceful Living Near Rockwall

About McLendon-Chisholm, TX

McLendon-Chisholm is a rural-luxury haven in southern Rockwall County, offering a rare blend of spacious estate living, rolling countryside, and modern convenience just 10–15 minutes south of Downtown Rockwall and Lake Ray Hubbard. With a population that has grown steadily while preserving its wide-open feel, this community continues to attract homebuyers seeking privacy, prestige, and proximity—all within easy reach of I-30, SH-205, and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Though it retains a distinctly small-town character, McLendon-Chisholm is home to custom luxury homes, gated acreage communities, and thoughtfully planned neighborhoods that prioritize scenic views, architectural integrity, and a peaceful pace of life. Residents appreciate the slower rhythm, lower traffic, and space to grow—whether that means building a backyard oasis, owning livestock, or simply enjoying unobstructed sunsets.

Homes for Sale in McLendon-Chisholm, TX

Real estate in McLendon-Chisholm is dominated by high-end custom homes, newer construction, and acreage properties that offer both beauty and value. The homes here are designed to make a statement—spacious floorplans, luxury finishes, expansive outdoor living areas, and multi-acre lots are common.

Property types include:

• Luxury estates on 1–5+ acre lots, with private gates, custom pools, and high-end interior finishes

• New construction homes in master-planned and boutique developments, often offering modern farmhouse or transitional architectural styles

• Barndominiums and custom builds, ideal for buyers wanting creative freedom or workspace integration

• Equestrian and hobby farm properties, with barns, fenced pastures, and space for animals or agriculture

• Gated communities like Sonoma Verde, High Point Lake Estates, and Kingsbridge, offering upscale amenities and elevated living

Because of the lot sizes and limited inventory, homes in McLendon-Chisholm often fall into the luxury price range, attracting buyers who prioritize space, style, and long-term investment potential.

Why Buyers Are Choosing McLendon-Chisholm

McLendon-Chisholm is increasingly viewed as a hidden luxury corridor just outside Rockwall—ideal for those who want a little more room to roam without heading too far into rural Texas. It appeals to a wide range of buyers: remote professionals seeking peace and privacy, families upgrading to a custom home with land, and executives looking for a weekend retreat close to the city.

Top reasons buyers are making the move:

• Highly rated schools in Rockwall ISD, including access to campuses with strong academic and extracurricular programs

• A peaceful, uncrowded setting with low traffic, natural beauty, and minimal commercial development

• Quick access to Rockwall, with its shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment options

• A community built around freedom, privacy, and lifestyle flexibility—ideal for outdoor hobbies, entertaining, or home-based businesses

• Upscale communities with strict architectural guidelines, enhancing long-term value and curb appeal

For those wanting to live “off the beaten path” without sacrificing daily convenience, McLendon-Chisholm strikes a perfect balance between rural luxury and urban reach.

Your Local Experts in McLendon-Chisholm Real Estate

Buying or selling in a niche market like McLendon-Chisholm demands more than general real estate knowledge—it requires experience with acreage, custom builds, luxury pricing strategies, and buyer expectations at the higher end of the market.

That’s exactly what Cindy and Cory Dunnican of The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors® deliver. With deep roots in Rockwall County and years of experience marketing and selling properties in Sonoma Verde, High Point Lake Estates, Chisholm Crossing, and other local communities, they understand what sets this market apart—and how to guide you through it with confidence.

Whether you’re listing a one-of-a-kind home, searching for land to build on, or looking for quiet luxury close to the city, Cindy and Cory offer personalized service, local expertise, and strategic marketing tailored to this unique part of North Texas.