Rowlett, TX Real Estate Market Snapshot – May 2025
Latest Update: June 10, 2025
📊 Key Highlights This Month:
• Median home price: $376,250 (▼ 4.7%)
• Homes are spending 36 days on market (↑ 125%)
• Inventory jumped to 344 homes for sale (↑ 37.6%)
🏠 Home Prices: Slight Decline Amid Market Shift
In May 2025, the median home price in Rowlett dropped to $376,250, a 4.7% year-over-year decline. While this represents a softening in values, closed sales increased 16.2%, with 86 homes sold — suggesting buyers are still actively engaging at the right price points.
📈 Inventory Is Up, But Sales Activity Remains Steady
Active listings surged to 344 homes (↑ 37.6%), and months of inventory rose to 5.2 months — pushing Rowlett closer to a balanced market. However, pending sales dropped by 12.2%, and new listings were down 10.3%, which may moderate future inventory growth.
⏱ Longer Time on Market
Homes are now spending a median of 36 days on market, up 125% from a year ago. With more inventory and slower buyer urgency, pricing and presentation are key. The average sale-to-original-list price ratio was 97%, showing room for negotiation but still strong seller leverage.
Other key metrics: The median price per square foot was $188 (▼ 3.1%), and 130 new listings entered the market. While 72 homes went pending, that’s down 12.2% from last year.
What Sellers Need to Know
- ✅ Inventory is growing: 344 homes on the market (↑ 38%) means more competition.
- ✅ Price carefully: Median prices are down 4.7% YoY — overpricing may lead to longer days on market.
- ✅ Expect longer sales cycles: 36 median days on market, up 125% from last year.
- ✅ Negotiation is back: Average homes are closing at 97% of original list price.
- ✅ Presentation pays off: Staged, updated homes still move faster and command stronger offers.
What Buyers Need to Know
- ✅ More choices: Inventory is up 37.6% from last year, giving you more options.
- ✅ Less urgency: Homes are sitting longer on the market — take your time and negotiate smart.
- ✅ Pricing is softening: The median price dipped to $376K, creating room to find value.
- ✅ Fewer new listings: Supply may tighten again if new listing volume remains low.
- ✅ Look for well-maintained homes: With many choices, focus on resale value and condition.
Source: Market data based on North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) Trends © 2025. Sales data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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