Monthly Market Watch: Rockwall County (November 2025)
- Brandon Scribner
- Dec 30, 2025
- 3 min read
The Rockwall County real estate market in November 2025 is navigating a shifting landscape characterized by fluctuating inventory levels and pricing disparities between active listings and closed sales across the new construction, resale, and lease sectors.
New Construction Market: High Value Sales Despite Lower Inventory
The new construction market in Rockwall County presents an interesting dynamic where closed sales prices are significantly outperforming current list prices, despite a contraction in listing activity. There are currently 435 active listings, a decrease of 11.2% from October 2025, though this represents a 5.8% increase compared to last year (2024). New listings for November dropped to 53, down 35.4% from the previous month and 43.6% from last year.
The average list price for new builds sits at $529.96K, down 1.7% from October. However, the average closed sales price is notably higher at $654.4K, which is up 4.2% from last month but down 9.7% year-over-year.
Key New Construction Market Trends:
Inventory Shifts: Active listings have dropped month-over-month but remain 5.8% higher than the previous year.
Price Divergence: A significant gap exists between the average active list price ($529.96K) and the higher average closed price ($654.4K), suggesting premium inventory is moving while lower-priced options may remain.
Market Balancing: The months of supply is 5.3, tightening slightly from previous months.
Sale Price Ratio: New builds are selling for 89.9% of their original list price, a decrease of 2.4% from last year.
Resale Market: Inventory Tightens as Sales Slow
The Rockwall County resale market shows signs of cooling activity with a dip in both active listings and closed sales. Active listings are at 706, which is down 8.0% from October but still represents an 11.9% increase compared to last year (2024). New listings slowed to 159, a 25.7% decrease from the previous month.
The average list price for resale homes is $540.65K, an increase of 13.2% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the average closed sales price is $599.0K, which is up 3.0% from October but down 7.8% from last year.
Key Resale Market Trends:
Inventory Levels: While active listings dropped month-over-month, the market still holds 11.9% more inventory than in 2024.
Price Trends: The average list price is $540.65K, while the average closed price is stronger at $599.0K.
Buyer's Market Indicators: The months of supply holds steady at 6.2, maintaining a market favorable to buyers.
Days on Market: Resale homes are averaging 82 days on market.
Percentage of Original Price: Resale homes are selling for 92.6% of their original list price, down 1.9% from last year.
Rental Market: Supply Tightens as Listings Drop
The Rockwall County lease market saw a decrease in activity in November. Active listings stand at 267, down 3.3% from October, though this is still 23.0% higher than last year. New listings for the month were 104, a decline of 12.6% from October but a significant 38.7% increase year-over-year.
The average list price for lease properties is $2.68K. The average closed lease price is slightly higher at $2.80K, which is up 13.9% from October.
Key Rental Market Trends:
Inventory Status: Active listings decreased slightly month-over-month but remain up 23.0% year-over-year.
Leasing Velocity: New listings are up significantly by 38.7% compared to last year.
Percentage of Original Price Achieved: Properties are leasing for 93.2% of their original listed price, a decrease of 3.2% from last year.
Months of Supply: The supply has tightened to 3.75 months.
Days on Market: The average days on market for lease properties is 59 days.
Overall Market Outlook
The Rockwall County real estate market in November 2025 indicates a seasonal cooling, with active listings and new listings decreasing across the board compared to October. However, year-over-year data shows that inventory levels remain elevated, offering buyers more options than in 2024. The New Construction sector is seeing higher-end sales close despite a lower average list price, while the Resale market maintains a buyer-friendly 6.2 months of supply. With mortgage rates at 6.79%, affordability and pricing alignment continue to be key factors driving days on market upward.
Important Note:
This analysis is based on data from NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) as of November 30, 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.
