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Rockwall County Market Update: May 2025 Trends & Price Adjustments

The Rockwall County real estate market is showing significant shifts in May 2025, with notable changes in the new build, resale, and lease sectors. Let's explore the key trends.


New Construction Market: Expanding Opportunities with Price Adjustments


The Rockwall County new build market is seeing increased opportunities for buyers, driven by a surge in both active and new listings. Active listings are up significantly by 35.7% compared to last year, reaching 433 active listings. Active listings are also up 4.3% from April 2025. New listings in May are 118, which is down 11.4% compared to last year and down 19.7% from last month.


This increase in inventory means buyers have more choices. However, the pricing dynamics are also shifting. The average list price for new builds is $617.37K, which is up 20.3% from last year and up 6.4% from last month. The average sold price is $496.2K, which is down 19.1% from last year and down 6.7% from last month.


Rockwall County May 2025 real estate data: 433 active listings, $617.37K avg. list price, 6.83% mortgage rate, 88 closed sales, graphs included.

Key New Construction Market Trends:

  • Inventory Surge: Active listings have increased substantially (up 35.7% year-over-year).


  • Price Adjustments: While the average list price is $617.37K , the average sold price is $496.2K.


  • Market Balancing: The months of supply is 5.2, indicating a move towards a more balanced market.


  • Builders Showing Some Flexibility: New builds are still fetching 91.7% of their original list price, down 3.4% from last year.


  • Buyers Taking Their Time: Homes are staying on the market for an average of 102 days. The average mortgage rate is 6.83%, which is down 1.4% from last year.




Resale Market: More Options for Buyers


The Rockwall County resale market is also experiencing considerable changes, largely favoring buyers. Active listings have surged by 52.0% compared to last year, reaching 856. Active listings are up 18.6% from last month. New listings have increased by 8.3% compared to last year, with 323 new listings in May.


This growth in inventory provides buyers with a wider selection. The average list price is $616.24K, which is up 0.9% from last year. The average sold price is $509.7K, which is down 10.6% from last year.


Real estate infographic for Rockwall County, May 2025: 856 active listings, $616.24K avg price, 94.6% price retention. Market trends shown.

Key Resale Market Trends:

  • Inventory Surge: Available homes have increased significantly (up 52.0% year-over-year).


  • Price Trends: The average list price is $616.24K , and the average sold price is $509.7K.


  • Balanced Market: The months of supply is 7.80, indicating a shift towards buyer advantage.


  • Increased Days on Market: Homes are taking longer to sell, with an average of 54 days on market. The average mortgage rate is 6.83%, down 1.4% from last year.


  • Percentage of Original Price Holding Steady: Resale homes are selling for 94.6% of their original list price, down 1.0% from last year.




Rental Market: Market Dynamics Shifting


The Rockwall County lease market reveals some interesting shifts. Active listings are 167, which is down 1.8% compared to last year. New listings have increased by 20.9% compared to last year, with 123 new listings. The average list price is $2.84K. The average closed sale price is $2.60K.

Real estate data for Rockwall County, May 2025. Details on active listings, prices, and market trends. Graphs show sales trends.

Key Rental Market Trends:


  • Slight Decrease in Active Listings: Available rental listings are down 1.8% year-over-year.


  • Influx of New Listings: New listings have increased by 20.9%.


  • Strong Percentage of Original Price Achieved: Lease properties are being rented out for 96.6% of their original listed price.


  • Months of Supply Remains Low: The months of supply is 2.85.


  • Properties Leasing Out Faster: The average days on market for lease properties is 40 days.





Overall Market Outlook

The Rockwall County real estate market in May 2025 is characterized by increased inventory in the new build and resale sectors, providing more choices for buyers. The resale market shows dynamics shifting towards buyer advantage due to increased supply and longer market times. The lease market presents a mix of slightly fewer available listings but an increase in new listings, with properties leasing out faster



Important Note:

This analysis is based on data from NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) as of May 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.    

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