Dallas Market Snapshot: October 2025 Sees Shifting Prices and Inventory Adjustments
- Brandon Scribner
- Nov 17
- 3 min read
An updated analysis of the Dallas County real estate market reveals notable shifts across the new construction, resale, and rental sectors in October 2025. The following report provides a clear picture of the current trends based on the latest available data.
New Construction Market: Price Adjustments and Inventory Shifts
For those in the market for a brand-new home in Dallas County, October 2025 presents a landscape of fluctuating prices. There are currently 1,277 active new construction listings. This marks a 3.0% decrease from the previous month (September 2025) but a 4.2% rise from the previous year (2024), signaling a continued year-over-year expansion of inventory.
Pricing for new homes shows a complex picture. The average list price for a newly built home is now $650.04K. This is a significant 13.2% decrease from September 2025 , though it is up 10.1% compared to October 2024. In contrast, the average sold price was $972.2K , a 16.1% increase from the prior year.
Key New Construction Market Trends:
Active Listings: 1,277 , down 3.0% from last month and up 4.2% from last year.
Average List Price: $650.04K , a 13.2% decrease from last month and a 10.1% increase from last year.
New Listings: 464 , up 11.3% from last month and up 9.2% from last year.
Closed Sales: 231 , an 8.5% increase from last month but a 13.2% decrease year-over-year.
Average Sold Price: $972.2K , down 6.4% from August and up 16.1% from the prior year.
Percent of Original Price: 95.1% , showing no change from last month and a 0.2% increase from last year.
Resale Market: A Surge in Listings and Price Adjustments
The resale market in Dallas County continues to be marked by a significant increase in available homes compared to last year. Active listings stand at 6,811 , a slight 1.9% decrease from September 2025 but a substantial 7.1% increase compared to October 2024. This growth in yearly inventory offers more choices for buyers.
Average prices in the resale sector are showing mixed signals. The average list price is $539.62K , a 3.6% increase from last month , but this is down 3.2% from last year. Conversely, the average price for closed sales is $631.80K , which is a 12.3% decrease from the previous month but a 9.8% increase year-over-year.
Key Resale Market Trends:
Active Listings: 6,811 , down 1.9% from last month but up 7.1% yearly.
New Listings: 2,464 , down 2.0% from last month and down 3.0% from last year.
Closed Sales: 1,426 , up 4.1% from last month but down 5.2% from last year.
Months Supply: 4.70.
Days on Market: 51 days.
Percent of Original Price: 93.7% , a 0.3% increase from last month but a 1.2% decrease from last year.
Rental Market: More Listings and Shifting Lease Prices
For those looking to rent in Dallas County, the residential lease market provides a greater number of options compared to last year. There are 3,567 active listings for leases , a slight decrease of 0.3% from September 2025 and an increase of 4.9% from last year. The number of new listings is 1,686 , up 3.0% from the prior month and up 2.3% from the prior year.
The average lease prices have experienced slight decreases. The average list price for a rental is $2.88K , which is a 1.7% decrease from the previous month. The average closed lease price is $3.20K , representing a 0.2% decrease from last month and an 8.0% decrease from last year.
Key Rental Market Trends:
Active Listings: 3,567 , down 0.3% from last month and up 4.9% from last year.
New Listings: 1,686 , up 3.0% from last month and up 2.3% from last year.
Closed Leases: 981 , a 9.2% decrease from last month and a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
Months Supply: 3.55.
Days on Market: 54 days.
Percent of Original Price: 97.9% , a 0.3% increase from the prior month and a 1.6% increase from last year.
Overall Market Outlook
The Dallas County real estate market in October 2025 is characterized by a significant year-over-year increase in for-sale inventory , creating a more favorable environment for buyers. The new construction sector saw a sharp monthly decrease in list prices , while the resale market experienced a monthly increase in list prices. However, average sold prices showed different trends, with new construction prices rising year-over-year and resale prices dropping significantly month-over-month. The rental market saw prices dip both monthly and yearly.
These trends suggest a market that is continuing to adjust, necessitating that buyers, sellers, and renters stay well-informed to navigate the evolving conditions effectively.
Important Note:
This analysis is based on data from NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) as of October 31, 2025. Market conditions can change rapidly, and this report is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a guarantee of future market performance.
