Market Pulse
Where Texas County stands — September 2026
By the Numbers
Listings
Under Contract
This Month
This Month
List Price
Sold Price
on Market
Ratio
to Sale Ratio
with Price Reductions
What This Means For You
Texas County remains a buyer-friendly market this September, with over seven months of inventory and homes sitting for an average of two months before selling. The median sold price did tick up to $245,900, but that's still among the most affordable price points in the region, making it a solid time to explore land, privacy, and that classic Ozark lifestyle. With 50 active listings to choose from, you've got room to be selective, whether you're after acreage, a spot near the Big Piney River, or a quieter move away from city life.
Homes are selling faster than last month, dropping to under 60 days on market, and sellers are getting much closer to their asking price, with the list-to-sale ratio climbing nearly four points to 97.9%. That said, inventory crept up and buyers still have plenty of options, so pricing realistically from the start matters more than ever. If your property offers something distinctive, like river frontage or acreage with privacy, lean into that in your marketing to stand out in a market where buyers are shopping on lifestyle as much as price.
Month-Over-Month
September 2026 vs. prior month — Residential
| Metric | September 2026 | August 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price | $245,900 | $240,000 | ▲ 2.5% |
| Median List Price | $239,945 | $242,000 | ▼ 0.8% |
| Avg Days on Market | 59 days | 71 days | ▲ Faster by 11 days |
| List-to-Sale Ratio | 97.9% | 93.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts |
| Active Inventory | 50 | 54 | ▼ 4 |
| Homes Sold | 7 | 17 | ▼ 10 |
| Months of Inventory | 7.14 mo. | 3.18 mo. | ▼ Loosening |
Price Distribution
Where is inventory concentrated right now?
What Sold, By Home Size
Find your bedroom count and read across
| Home size | Sold | Median price | Median days | Median sq ft | % of asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | 2 | too few sales to report a median | |||
| 2 beds | 14 | $119,000 | 56 days | 984 | 91.3% |
| 3 beds | 61 | $237,500 | 50 days | 1,664 | 95.7% |
| 4 beds | 22 | $235,450 | 50 days | 1,921 | 97.7% |
| 5+ beds | 5 | $335,000 | 47 days | 2,592 | 98.3% |
By City — Texas County
Individual conditions for each community within the county
Featured Properties
Selected active listings in Texas County
Market Commentary
Our team knows this market inside and out. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a farm, or searching for land — we're here to guide you.
September brought a notable shift in Texas County's residential market, with homes moving faster and selling closer to asking price than they have in some time. The average days on market dropped by 11 days to 59.4, and the list-to-sale ratio climbed nearly four points to 97.9%, meaning sellers who price their properties realistically are getting very close to their number. Median sold price actually edged ahead of median list price this month, a sign that well-prepared homes in the right locations — particularly those near the Big Piney River corridor or within easy reach of Houston's services — are still drawing serious interest from buyers who know what they want. That said, the headline number worth paying attention to is months of inventory, which jumped to 7.14 — a sizable increase that firmly plants this market in buyer's territory overall, even as individual pockets tell a different story. Houston itself is behaving like a seller's market with only 9 active listings and a median list price of $205,000, suggesting tighter competition for move-in-ready homes near the county seat. Licking, by contrast, is more balanced with a deeper pool of inventory and a higher price point, while Plato and Cabool remain quieter corners of the county where patience and pricing strategy matter more than urgency. For sellers, the message is straightforward: this is a market that rewards realistic pricing and solid presentation, not aspirational list prices. Homes that reflect current conditions are selling in under two months and very near asking. For buyers, particularly those relocating from larger metro areas in search of land, privacy, and a slower pace of life, Texas County continues to offer some of the most accessible price points in the region, with the added leverage that comes from more inventory and less competition than you'll find in tighter markets nearby. Properties along the Big Piney River remain the exception — those still move with a sense of urgency, and buyers interested in that corridor should be prepared to act when the right listing appears.