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Rockwall, texas real estate market update

Rockwall home prices fell nearly 10% year over year in July, and inventory conditions now favor buyers more than a year ago. Here's the full monthly breakdown.

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Rockwall's median home price fell 9.6% year over year in July 2026 to $511,975, while closed sales dropped 13.6% to 76. Active listings declined 7.0% to 423, but months of inventory rose to 5.6, pushing the market into buyer-leaning territory. Homes averaged 75 days on market and closed at 93.6% of original list price.

Rockwall, TX Housing Market Update | Reporting Period: July 1–31, 2026

Key Highlights | Rockwall Housing Market Update

Median Price: $511,975 (-9.6% year over year)
Closed Sales: 76 (-13.6% year over year)
Active Listings: 423 (-7.0% year over year)
Months of Inventory: 5.6 (up from 4.9 last July)

Rockwall's numbers moved more than most of our coverage area this month, with price and sales pace both pulling back at a noticeably faster clip than the region overall.

PRICES
Median price came in at $511,975, down 9.6% from July 2025 — one of the larger year-over-year pullbacks we're tracking this month. Price per square foot fell a comparable 5.1% to $187.21, which suggests this is a genuine pricing shift rather than simply a change in home size mix.

SALES ACTIVITY
Rockwall closed 76 sales in July, down 13.6% from a year ago. With over 25 transactions, this sample is large enough that the trend is worth taking seriously rather than dismissing as noise.

INVENTORY
Active listings fell 7.0% year over year to 423. Months of inventory rose to 5.6, up seven-tenths of a month from last July, meaning the slower sales pace is outrunning the drop in available homes.

MARKET BALANCE
At 5.6 months of supply, Rockwall leans toward buyers. Days on market climbed to 75, up three days from last year, and homes are closing at 93.6% of original list price — sellers are giving up a bit more ground at the negotiating table than they were twelve months ago.

What Sellers Need to Know

Median price is down 9.6% year over year — pricing to today's market, not last year's, is essential.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market before going under contract.
Expect negotiation: the close-to-list ratio sits at 93.6%.
The $500K–$749K band remains Rockwall's biggest segment at 36.1% of closed sales — know where your home fits.

What Buyers Need to Know

At 5.6 months of supply, this is one of the more buyer-friendly readings in our coverage area right now.
Median price has eased meaningfully, which can open up options that felt out of reach a year ago.
Sellers are accepting offers closer to 94% of list price on average — there's room to negotiate.
Longer average time on market (75 days) means less pressure to rush a decision on a well-priced home.

2026 Rockwall Housing Market Forecast

If inventory keeps rising at a similar pace, expect Rockwall's buyer-leaning conditions to persist through the rest of the year, with pricing likely to stay soft rather than snap back quickly. If mortgage rates ease in the coming months, some sidelined buyers could return and help absorb the current supply, which would gradually firm up pricing again. Sellers who price in line with where the market actually sits today — not where it was a year ago — should still see solid interest, particularly in the $500K–$749K range where demand remains concentrated.

Trending in Real Estate News

Realtor.com: National inventory continues climbing even as mortgage rates hover near 6.67%, giving buyers more room to negotiate heading into fall. Read more
Redfin: Pending home sales edged up slightly in early August after a slow summer, though they remain below last year's pace nationally. Read more
MetroTex Association of REALTORS®: North Texas inventory growth is starting to slow, with DFW posting modest year-over-year declines in active listings — an early sign the market may be stabilizing. Read more
Zillow: Zillow's latest national forecast calls for roughly flat home price growth over the next year, with Dallas-area metros among those it expects to see modest price declines. Read more

Thinking about buying or selling in Rockwall? The Dunnican Team would love to help you make sense of what these numbers mean for your specific situation. Reach out anytime — we're happy to talk through your options, no pressure, no obligation.

Source: Texas REALTORS® MarketViewer — NTREIS data via the Texas REALTOR® Data Relevance Project, MetroTex Association of REALTORS® (July 1–31, 2026, compared to July 2025). The Dunnican Team at Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors® | TREC License #0461619 | Designated Broker: Lori Arnold | Equal Housing Opportunity

Rockwall Housing Market FAQs

Is now a good time to sell a home in Rockwall?

It can be, if you price realistically. Median price is down 9.6% year over year, and homes are averaging 75 days on market before going under contract, so pricing to today's conditions rather than last year's comps matters more than usual right now.

Is now a good time to buy a home in Rockwall?

Conditions currently favor buyers. Months of inventory sit at 5.6, and median price has eased nearly 10% year over year, giving buyers more selection and more room to negotiate than they had a year ago.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Rockwall?

The average is 75 days on market, up three days from July 2025. Add in the typical 31 days from contract to close, and the full process runs about 106 days on average.

Are home prices rising or falling in Rockwall?

Prices are falling. Median price dropped 9.6% year over year to $511,975, and price per square foot fell a similar 5.1% to $187.21 — a genuine pricing shift rather than just a change in the size of homes selling.

How competitive is the Rockwall housing market right now?

Less competitive than a year ago. At 5.6 months of supply, Rockwall is one of the more buyer-leaning markets in our coverage area this month, and the 93.6% close-to-list ratio shows sellers are negotiating more than they were last summer.

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