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Rowlett, TX Real Estate Market Snapshot
Latest Update: June 2025 (Data from May 2025)
📊 Key Highlights This Month:
• Median home price down 5.1% to $374,950
• Inventory up 44% year-over-year
• Closed sales up 8.1%, while pending sales dropped 37.8%
🏠 Home Prices: A Gradual Adjustment
The median sales price in Rowlett dropped to $374,950 in May 2025 — a 5.1% decrease year-over-year. The median price per square foot also declined, down 5.6% from the previous year, suggesting a cooling trend in overall pricing as inventory levels rise.
📈 Listings Rise, Demand Softens
Active listings climbed 44% to 360 homes, while months of inventory increased to 5.6 months — up 51.4% year-over-year. Despite softer demand, closed sales improved slightly, up 8.1%, while pending sales fell by 37.8% compared to May 2024.
⏱ Market Time and Negotiation Trends
Homes spent a median of 189 days on market — a slight 2.6% decrease YoY. The sale-to-original list price ratio declined to 95.6%, a 4.4% drop, showing that buyers are successfully negotiating prices and sellers must be more strategic in today’s competitive environment.
📦 Inventory Keeps Building
New listings in May totaled 125, which is down 13.8% YoY. However, total inventory is still climbing with 360 homes for sale. Buyers now have greater choice, and motivated sellers must focus on pricing and presentation to stand out.
What Sellers Need to Know
- ✅ Inventory is high: 360 active listings means buyers have more choices — competition is increasing.
- ✅ Price sensitivity is rising: Median sales prices are down 5.1% YoY, and buyers are negotiating harder.
- ✅ Time to sell is long: Plan for a potentially extended timeline with a 189-day median DOM.
- ✅ Pricing matters more than ever: Sale-to-original list price ratio dropped to 95.6% — start strong.
- ✅ Condition counts: Updated, move-in-ready homes still stand out in today’s market.
What Buyers Need to Know
- ✅ Lots of options: Active inventory is up 44% — more choices and less urgency than last year.
- ✅ Negotiation is back: Buyers are successfully securing homes for ~4.4% below original asking.
- ✅ Prices are easing: Median price and $/sq ft are both down YoY — increasing affordability.
- ✅ Act smart, not fast: With homes sitting longer, take time to compare and negotiate.
- ✅ Financing still matters: With higher rates, get pre-approved early to lock in competitive terms.
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© 2025 Texas REALTORS® – Data used in this report come from the Texas REALTOR® Data Relevance Project, a partnership among Texas REALTORS® and local REALTOR® associations throughout the state. Analysis provided through a research agreement with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
