Rockwall County Market Update: More Choices for Buyers as Inventory Grows in August 2025
- Brandon Scribner
- Sep 29
- 3 min read
The Rockwall County real estate market in August 2025 is experiencing significant shifts across new construction, resale, and lease sectors, with notable trends emerging from the provided data.
New Construction Market: A Cooling Off Period
The new construction market in Rockwall County shows signs of cooling, with a decrease in sales activity despite a yearly increase in inventory. There are currently 469 active listings , which is a minor decrease of 0.4% from July 2025 but a substantial 21.5% increase compared to last year (2024). New listings for August are at 115, which is down 3.4% from July and down 0.9% from last year.
The average list price for new builds is $572.82K. The average closed sale price is $585.7K. This is down 9.1% from the previous month but up 9.5% from last year.
Key New Construction Market Trends:
Inventory Surge: Active listings have increased significantly year-over-year, up 21.5%.
Price Trends: While the average list price is $572.82K , the average closed sale price is higher at $585.7K.
Market Balancing: The months of supply is 5.6, indicating a move towards a more balanced market.
Sale Price Ratio: New builds are selling for 92.7% of their original list price , which is down 0.5% from last year.
Days on Market: Homes are staying on the market for an average of 81 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 821, an 18.1% increase compared to last year (2024). There were 207 new listings in August, which is down 12.3% from July and down 17.9% from last year.
The average list price for resale homes is $514.50K, down 1.0% from last year (2024). The average closed sale price is $514.5K, which is also down 1.0% from last year.
Key Resale Market Trends:
Inventory Surge: Available homes have increased significantly, up 18.1% year-over-year.
Price Trends: The average list price is $514.50K , and the average closed sale price is $514.5K.
Buyer's Market: The months of supply is 7.30, indicating a continued advantage for buyers.
Days on Market: Homes are taking longer to sell, with an average of 70 days on market.
Percentage of Original Price: Resale homes are selling for 94.0% of their original list price , down 0.1% from last year.
Rental Market: Inventory Grows Amidst Softening Prices
The Rockwall County lease market reveals dynamic shifts, characterized by growing inventory and decreasing prices. Active listings are at 225, up 6.3% from July 2025 and up 23.8% compared to last year (2024). New listings for August were 146, which is an 11.5% increase from last year.
The average list price for lease properties is $2.77K. The average closed lease price is $2.30K , down 10.9% from last year.
Key Rental Market Trends:
Increase in Active Listings: Available rental listings are up 23.8% year-over-year.
Influx of New Listings: New listings have increased by 11.5% from the previous year.
Percentage of Original Price Achieved: Lease properties are being rented for 94.8% of their original listed price , a decrease of 3.5% from last year.
Months of Supply: The months of supply is 3.25.
Days on Market: The average days on market for lease properties is 44 days.
Overall Market Outlook
The Rockwall County real estate market in August 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 7.3 months of supply and longer days on market. The lease market shows a significant rise in available and new listings, with rental prices softening compared to the previous year.
Important Note:
This analysis is based on data from NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems) as of August 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.
