Unpacking Rockwall County's June 2025 Housing Market: Trends Favoring Buyers

The Rockwall County real estate market in June 2025 is experiencing significant shifts across new construction, resale, and lease sectors, with notable trends emerging from the provided data.

New Construction Market: Expanding Opportunities

The new construction market in Rockwall County is showing increased opportunities for buyers due to a rise in active listings. There are currently 452 active listings, representing a 1.1% increase from May 2025 and a substantial 25.6% increase compared to last year (2024). New listings for June are 112, which is down 5.1% from April and down 8.9% from last year.

The average list price for new builds is $529.93K, a 9.1% increase from May 2025 and a 7.7% increase from last year (2024). The average closed sale price is $644.1K. This is up 4.3% from April and up 7.7% from last year.

Key New Construction Market Trends:

• Inventory Surge: Active listings have increased significantly (up 25.6% year-over-year).

  
  

• Price Adjustments: While the average list price is $529.93K, the average closed sale price is $644.1K.

  
  

• Market Balancing: The months of supply is 5.4, indicating a move towards a more balanced market.

  
  

• Buyer Opportunity: New builds are selling for 92.1% of their original list price, which is down 0.1% from April and down 3.0% from last year.

  
  

• Days on Market: Homes are staying on the market for an average of 101 days. The average mortgage rate is 6.83%, which is down 1.4% from last year. This is good news for buyers.

Resale Market: More Options for Buyers

The Rockwall County resale market is also experiencing considerable changes, largely favoring buyers. Active listings have surged to 896, up 7.2% from May 2025 and a significant 45.2% compared to last year (2024). New listings for June are 291, which is down 12.6% from May and up 23.3% from last year.

The average list price for resale homes is\$485.57K, down 5.9% from May 2025 and down 6.3% from last year (2024). The average closed sale price is $588.7K. This is down 4.1% from April and down 3.3% from last year.

Key Resale Market Trends:

• Inventory Surge: Available homes have increased significantly (up 45.2% year-over-year).

  
  

• Price Trends: The average list price is $485.57K, and the average closed sale price is $588.7K.

  
  

• Balanced Market: The months of supply is 7.90, indicating a shift towards buyer advantage.

  
  

• Days on Market: Homes are taking longer to sell, with an average of 50 days on market. The average mortgage rate is 6.83%, down 1.4% from last year. This is good news for buyers.

  
  

• Percentage of Original Price: Resale homes are selling for 95.5% of their original list price, up 0.8% from April and down 1.1% from last year.

Rental Market: Market Dynamics Shifting

The Rockwall County lease market reveals some interesting shifts. Active listings are 185, which is up 4.5% from May 2025 and up 3.4% compared to last year (2024). New listings for June are 139, which is up 13.0% from May and up 19.8% from last year.

The average list price for lease properties is $2.72K, down 4.3% from May 2025. The average closed sale price is $2.60K, down 1.2% from May and down 10.4% from last year.

Key Rental Market Trends:

• Increase in Active Listings: Available rental listings are up 3.4% year-over-year.

  
  

• Influx of New Listings: New listings have increased by 19.8%.

  
  

• Strong Percentage of Original Price Achieved: Lease properties are being rented out for 97.1% of their original listed price, up 0.4% from May and down 0.8% from last year.

  
  

• Months of Supply: The months of supply is 3.05.

  
  

• Days on Market: The average days on market for lease properties is 39 days.

Overall Market Outlook

The Rockwall County real estate market in June 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 towards a buyer's advantage due to increased supply and longer days on market. The lease market shows a rise in available and new listings, with properties still leasing at a high percentage of their original price.

Important Note:

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