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This is The Dunnican Team's monthly housing market update for Royse City, 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.

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Royse City closed 17 homes in September 2026, 10 of them new construction. Builders account for 72 of the city's 157 active listings, and overall months of inventory held at 7.0, well into buyer-leaning territory. Resale conditions tightened slightly, with resale listings down 8.6% and resale months of inventory down to 6.2 from 7.1.

Royse City, TX Housing Market Update – September 2026

Royse City 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 Royse City, 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

Royse City's September numbers are led by new construction. Ten of the 17 homes that closed were new, up from seven a year ago, and builders account for 72 of the city's 157 active listings. Overall supply held at 7.0 months, well into buyer-leaning territory. The resale market is small but moved slightly toward balance, with resale listings down 8.6% to 85 and resale months of inventory down to 6.2 from 7.1.

Key Highlights | Royse City Housing Market Update

Median Price: $303,000 (+1.9% YoY, based on 17 sales); resale only: $276,500 (seven sales)
Closed Sales: 17 (16 in September 2025); resale only: 7 (9 in September 2025)
Active Listings: 157 (+0.6% YoY); resale only: 85 (−8.6% YoY)
Months of Inventory: 7.0 (6.9 in September 2025); resale only: 6.2 (7.1 in September 2025)

Limited transaction volume. A total of 17 homes closed here in September, seven of them resale. Percentages calculated on a sample this size can swing sharply from month to month, so the counts matter more than the percentage changes.

Market Commentary

PRICES
The Royse City median sale price was $303,000 in September 2026, up 1.9% from September 2025, while median price per square foot fell 5.0% to $149.96. A slightly higher median alongside a lower price per square foot means larger homes sold for less per square foot, which can reflect builder price adjustments on standing inventory. The resale median was $276,500 on seven sales, and the published resale changes, including a 24.0% drop in price per square foot, rest on too few sales to read as a trend. Sales overall split evenly between $200,000–$299,999 and $300,000–$399,999, at 46.7% each. Homes closed at a median of 91.8% of original list price overall and 91.5% for resale homes, below the DFW Metroplex at 93.8%. For context, the DFW median was $379,990 and the Texas median was $329,900.

SALES ACTIVITY
A total of 17 homes closed in Royse City in September, up from 16 in September 2025. New-construction closings rose to 10 from seven, while resale closings fell to seven from nine. Across all homes, the median home took 86 days to go under contract and 118 days from listing to closing, compared with 95 days across the DFW Metroplex. Resale homes took 71 days to go under contract, 14 days faster than a year ago, and 101 days in total.

INVENTORY
Active listings totaled 157, essentially unchanged from 156 a year ago. Builders account for 72 of those listings, up from 63, while resale listings fell 8.6% to 85. Buyers have a wide choice of homes, and nearly half of it is new construction.

MARKET BALANCE
Months of inventory held at 7.0 overall, compared with 6.9 a year ago, and fell to 6.2 for resale homes, from 7.1. Both remain well above the 5.0-month level that typically favors buyers and above the DFW Metroplex at 4.5 months and Texas at 5.5 months. Resale conditions improved slightly for sellers, while growing builder inventory kept the overall market firmly buyer-leaning.

For countywide context, see our Rockwall County housing market update.

What Sellers Need to Know

Resale supply eased to 6.2 months from 7.1, and resale listings fell 8.6%, but conditions still favor buyers.
Builders have 72 homes listed, up from 63, so resale homes compete directly with new construction and builder incentives.
Resale homes closed at a median of 91.5% of original list price, so plan for meaningful negotiation.
With only seven resale sales, base your price on specific comparable homes rather than the median.

What Buyers Need to Know

At 7.0 months of supply, Royse City leans clearly toward buyers.
Homes closed at a median of 91.8% of original list price, which points to real negotiating room.
Price per square foot is down 5.0% from a year ago across all homes.
With 72 new-construction listings, compare builder incentives against resale homes on the full cost of ownership, including property taxes, HOA dues, and any MUD or PID assessments where they apply.

Royse City Housing Market Outlook: Fall 2026

Royse City heads into the fall with builder inventory growing, steady overall supply, and a resale market that has tightened slightly. If listings stay near 157 while closings hold around September's pace, overall months of supply will likely remain near 7.0 through the holidays. With 72 new-construction listings, builder pricing and incentives will likely shape the market more than resale activity does. Mortgage rates moved higher through late September and early October, and if they stay elevated, expect builder incentives and negotiation to remain significant. If rates ease, the $200,000–$399,999 range, where nearly all of September's sales occurred, is where renewed demand would show up first.

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 Royse City, 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® (Royse City, all construction and existing homes; Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA; Texas; 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. New-construction counts are all-construction figures minus existing-home figures.

Royse City Housing Market FAQs – September 2026

Is it a good time to sell a home in Royse City?

Resale conditions improved slightly, with resale months of inventory down to 6.2 from 7.1, but buyers still have the edge. Builders have 72 homes listed, and resale homes closed at a median of 91.5% of original list price in September 2026, so pricing to current comparable sales from the start matters.

Is it a good time to buy a home in Royse City?

Buyers have strong leverage. Overall supply is at 7.0 months, price per square foot is down 5.0%, and builders are a large share of the market, so incentives are worth comparing.

How long are homes taking to sell in Royse City?

Resale homes took a median of 71 days to go under contract in September 2026 and 101 days from listing to closing. Across all homes, including new construction, the total was 118 days.

Are home prices rising or falling in Royse City?

Roughly flat to softer. The median rose 1.9% to $303,000, but price per square foot fell 5.0% to $149.96. The resale median was $276,500 on seven sales, too few for a reliable comparison.

How much new construction is in Royse City?

A lot. Builders accounted for 10 of September's 17 closings and 72 of the city's 157 active listings, up from 63 a year earlier.

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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