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Waterview Neighborhood real estate market update

Each month, The Dunnican Team publishes housing market updates covering the cities we serve across Northeast Dallas, Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties.

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Six homes closed in Waterview in September 2026, the same as a year earlier, at a median of $411,500. Active listings rose to 36 from 25, pushing months of inventory to 6.9, which leans toward buyers. Homes that sold went under contract in a median of 34 days, much faster than last year, though six sales is a very small sample.

Waterview Housing Market Update – September 2026

Waterview (Rowlett) Housing Market Update | Reporting Period: Sep 1–Sep 30, 2026 • Data via NTREIS MLS

About this report. This is The Dunnican Team's monthly housing market update for the Waterview neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. Every figure comes straight from NTREIS MLS transaction data — what homes actually sold for, not estimates or automated valuations — and each one is measured against the same month a year earlier, because a number only means something when you can see what it used to be. Below you'll find the median sale price, closed sales, active inventory, months of supply, and days on market, along with what each of those actually means if you're weighing a move. We publish these every month so you can watch the trend rather than react to a single number. It's the same picture we walk our own clients through, explained the way we'd explain it across the table.

Quick Read

Only six homes closed in Waterview in September, the same as last September, so every number on this page should be read with that in mind. Active listings rose to 36 from 25 a year ago, pushing months of inventory to 6.9, which is buyer-leaning territory. The homes that did sell moved much faster than last year, going under contract in a median of 34 days compared with 90.

Key Highlights | Waterview Housing Market Update

Median Price: $411,500 (+9.7% YoY, based on six sales)
Closed Sales: 6 (6 in September 2025)
Active Listings: 36 (+44.0% YoY)
Months of Inventory: 6.9 (4.8 in September 2025)

Very limited transaction volume. Only six homes closed here in September. At that level a single sale can move the median by tens of thousands of dollars, and percentage changes describe which homes happened to sell rather than the direction of the market. The counts on this page matter more than the percentages.

Market Commentary

PRICES
The Waterview median sale price was $411,500 in September 2026, up 9.7% from September 2025, and median price per square foot rose 4.1% to $165.43. With six sales in each period, those changes describe which homes happened to sell more than a shift in neighborhood values. Four of the six sales fell between $400,000 and $499,999, and two fell between $300,000 and $399,999. Homes closed at a median of 94.6% of original list price, close to the DFW Metroplex at 93.8%.

SALES ACTIVITY
A total of six homes closed in Waterview in September, unchanged from September 2025. Those homes sold quickly. The median home took 34 days to go under contract, 56 days faster than a year ago, and 27 days from contract to close. Total time from listing to closing was 61 days, compared with 95 days across the DFW Metroplex. At this volume, a few quick sales can move these medians substantially.

INVENTORY
Active listings rose to 36 from 25 a year ago, a 44.0% increase. Buyers have noticeably more homes to choose from in Waterview than they did last fall, and sellers face more direct competition from nearby listings.

MARKET BALANCE
Months of inventory reached 6.9, up from 4.8 a year ago and above the 5.0-month level that typically favors buyers. That's well above the DFW Metroplex at 4.5 months. The fast sale times show buyers acting quickly on the right homes, while the larger number of listings means homes that miss on price or condition can sit longer.

For citywide pricing trends, which rest on a much larger number of sales, see our Rowlett, TX housing market update.

What Sellers Need to Know

You're competing with 36 active listings, up from 25 a year ago.
The six homes that sold went under contract in a median of 34 days, so well-priced homes are still drawing buyers.
Homes closed at a median of 94.6% of original list price. With supply this high, pricing to current comparable sales matters.
With only six sales, one sale can move the neighborhood median, so your price should rest on the specific comparable homes, not the headline number.

What Buyers Need to Know

At 6.9 months of supply, Waterview leans toward buyers, with more choice than last fall.
The homes that sold moved in a median of 34 days, so the best-priced homes don't sit long.
All six September sales fell between $300,000 and $499,999.
Homes closed at a median of 94.6% of original list price, which leaves room to negotiate on homes that have been listed for a while.

Waterview Housing Market Outlook: Fall 2026

Waterview heads into the fall with more listings than a year ago and steady, if small, sales volume. If listings stay near 36 while closings hold around six a month, months of supply will likely remain in buyer-leaning territory through the holidays. Mortgage rates moved higher through late September and early October, and if they stay elevated, expect more negotiation on homes that don't sell in the first few weeks. If rates ease, September's quick sale times suggest buyers are ready to act on well-priced homes. Because each month's results rest on a handful of sales, the trend across several months will tell you more than any single report.

Trending in Real Estate News

Housing Market Update: Asking Prices Fall for the First Time Since March (Redfin, October 15, 2026)
National asking prices slipped below last year's level, a record share of sellers cut their price, and Dallas was among the metros with the steepest drop in new listings.
Zillow September 2026 Market Report (Zillow Research, October 6, 2026)
Newly pending sales fell sharply nationwide in September as mortgage rates climbed, while home values stayed close to flat.
Have Mortgage Rates Peaked, or Will We See Even More Chaos? (HousingWire, October 10, 2026)
A look at the bond-market volatility behind this fall's higher mortgage rates, and what it has meant for pending sales and price cuts.
Homebuyers Have More Fresh Options Than They've Had in 4 Years (Redfin, September 3, 2026)
New listings rose nationally while demand stayed flat, though Dallas and Fort Worth were exceptions, with fewer new listings than a year earlier.

Numbers describe a market. They do not describe your home, your street, or your timeline. If you are weighing a move in the Waterview neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas, Cindy and Cory Dunnican are glad to walk through what this data means for your specific situation — no pressure, no obligation. Get in touch with The Dunnican Team or call 972-679-1789.

Source: Texas REALTORS® Data Relevance Project via MetroTex Association of REALTORS® (Waterview neighborhood, Rowlett; Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA; September 2026, with September 2025 comparisons). Underlying data from NTREIS MLS; analysis provided through the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.

Waterview Housing Market FAQs – September 2026

Is it a good time to sell a home in Waterview?

Well-priced homes are selling, but you'll have more competition than last year. Six homes closed in September 2026 and went under contract in a median of 34 days, while active listings rose to 36 from 25. Pricing to the specific comparable homes nearby matters more than the neighborhood median.

Is it a good time to buy a home in Waterview?

Buyers have more choice than a year ago. Months of inventory reached 6.9, above the 5.0-month level that typically favors buyers, and homes closed at a median of 94.6% of original list price. The best-priced homes still moved within about a month.

How long are homes taking to sell in Waterview?

The six homes that closed in September 2026 took a median of 34 days to go under contract and 27 days from contract to close, for 61 days in total. That's faster than a year ago and faster than the DFW Metroplex, though six sales is a very small sample.

Are home prices rising or falling in Waterview?

The September median was $411,500, up 9.7% from a year ago, and price per square foot rose 4.1% to $165.43. With only six sales in each period, those changes reflect which homes sold more than a clear trend. Our Rowlett market update gives a broader read on pricing.

How competitive is the Waterview housing market?

Less competitive for buyers than last fall. Active listings are up 44.0% to 36, and months of inventory is 6.9. Homes that are priced well still go under contract quickly, so competition depends heavily on the individual home.

Have questions about what these numbers mean for your home or your search? Connect with The Dunnican Team. We're glad to walk through your neighborhood and price range.

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