Waterview Neighborhood – Year-End 2025 Market Snapshot
Latest Update: January 2026
Key Highlights for 2025:
• Median home price: $449,150 (down 8.1% year-over-year)
• Average price per square foot: Not reported
• Closed sales: 66 (up 6.5%)
• Active listings: 24 (up 26.3%)
• Months of inventory: 2.5 (slightly down year-over-year)
Prices Ease in Waterview as Buyers Gain Leverage
The median home price in Waterview ended 2025 at $449,150, an 8.1% drop from 2024. This shift reflects a cooling trend across North Texas, though it’s worth noting that price changes in smaller neighborhoods like Waterview can be more volatile due to limited data points. Inventory rose to 24 active listings, and months of supply held steady at 2.5 months, suggesting the area is still in a seller-favorable—but softening—market.
Sales Activity Rises Despite Pricing Adjustments
While home prices declined, closed sales increased by 6.5%, indicating that buyers remained active, particularly when homes were priced to align with current expectations. Inventory growth means more options, and buyers are taking advantage of greater flexibility in negotiations. Sellers should take note: pricing strategy and home preparation matter more than ever.
What Sellers Need to Know
- Pricing is everything: With the median price down, buyers are value-focused. Strategic pricing is essential to attract interest.
- More competition: Inventory is up 26.3%, so homes that stand out in condition and marketing will sell faster.
- Longer timelines may be necessary: Although months of supply remains low, buyers are taking more time to shop and negotiate.
- Position for success: Sellers who price realistically and work with experienced agents are still getting strong results.
What Buyers Need to Know
- You're in a stronger position: Price declines and more listings mean you have more negotiating power than in recent years.
- Selection is improving: With 24 homes on the market, buyers have more opportunity to compare locations, layouts, and finishes.
- Homes still move quickly if priced right: Don’t wait too long on a well-positioned home, especially in sought-after pockets of Waterview.
- Secure financing early: In a shifting market, pre-approval gives you the edge—and helps you act fast when the right home appears.
2026 Forecast: Slower Growth, but Continued Demand in Waterview
Looking ahead, the Waterview neighborhood is likely to experience a more normalized pace in both pricing and transaction volume. With inventory trending up and prices adjusting, 2026 may continue to offer buyers more breathing room and negotiating power. However, demand remains consistent in Rowlett’s master-planned communities, and homes that are well-presented and properly priced will still sell efficiently. Expect modest price stabilization by mid-to-late 2026 as interest rates settle and buyer confidence rebounds.
Source: NTREIS | Texas REALTORS® Market Statistics via Texas Real Estate Research Center, December 2025. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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