Inventory Surges Across Rockwall County: A September 2025 Real Estate Analysis
- Brandon Scribner
- Oct 26
- 3 min read
The Rockwall County real estate market in September 2025 is experiencing significant shifts across new construction, resale, and lease sectors, with notable trends emerging from the provided data.
New Construction Market: Sales Rebound
The new construction market in Rockwall County saw a significant rebound in sales, though inventory also grew. There are currently 494 active listings , which is an increase of 3.1% from August 2025 and a substantial 25.7% increase compared to last year (2024). New listings for September are at 114 , which is down 0.9% from August but up 35.7% from last year.
The average list price for new builds is $631.51K , up 10.2% from August 2025 and 24.9% from last year. The average closed sale price is $514.7K. This is down 0.3% from the previous month (August) but up 18.9% from last year.
Key New Construction Market Trends:
Inventory Surge: Active listings have increased significantly year-over-year, up 25.7%.
Price Trends: The average list price is $631.51K , while the average closed sale price is $514.7K.
Market Balancing: The months of supply is 5.9, indicating a move towards a more balanced market.
Sale Price Ratio: New builds are selling for 90.3% of their original list price , which is down 3.7% from last year.
Days on Market: Homes are staying on the market for an average of 104 days. The average mortgage rate is 6.79% , which is an increase of 0.28% from last year.
Resale Market: More Options for Buyers
The Rockwall County resale market continues to favor buyers, with a significant year-over-year increase in available homes. Active listings are at 787 , an 11.6% increase compared to last year (2024). There were 198 new listings in September , which is down 7.9% from August and down 3.9% from last year.
The average list price for resale homes is $637.22K , up 12.7% from last year (2024). The average closed sale price is $535.9K , which is down 6.7% from last year.
Key Resale Market Trends:
Inventory Surge: Available homes have increased, up 11.6% year-over-year.
Price Trends: The average list price is $637.22K , and the average closed sale price is $535.9K.
Buyer's Market: The months of supply is 6.90, indicating a continued advantage for buyers.
Days on Market: Homes are taking longer to sell, with an average of 68 days on market.
Percentage of Original Price: Resale homes are selling for 93.0% of their original list price , down 1.4% from last year.
Rental Market: Inventory Grows, Prices Increase
The Rockwall County lease market reveals dynamic shifts, characterized by growing inventory and increasing prices. Active listings are at 276 , up 4.2% from August 2025 and up 30.2% compared to last year (2024). New listings for September were 119 , which is a 12.3% increase from last year.
The average list price for lease properties is $2.67K. The average closed lease price is $2.50K , up 6.1% from last year.
Key Rental Market Trends:
Increase in Active Listings: Available rental listings are up 30.2% year-over-year.
Influx of New Listings: New listings have increased by 112.3% from the previous year.
Percentage of Original Price Achieved: Lease properties are being rented for 93.5% of their original listed price , a decrease of 3.5% from last year.
Months of Supply: The months of supply is 3.30.
Days on Market: The average days on market for lease properties is 65 days.
Overall Market Outlook
The Rockwall County real estate market in September 2025 indicates a trend of increased inventory across new build and resale sectors, offering more choices for buyers. The resale market appears to be shifting firmly into a buyer's market due to a high 6.9 months of supply and longer days on market. The lease market shows a significant rise in available and new listings , with rental prices increasing compared to the previous year.
Important Note:
This analysis is based on data from NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) as of September 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.
