Is Bell County, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bell County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Bell County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Bell County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Bell County, TX

How much do homes in Bell County, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$298,063

$165/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$13,200(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bell County have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bell County was $298,063 in December 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $165.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $224.9K$341.2K
+51.7%
2 $181.2K$157.4K
-13.1%
3 $244K$259.3K
+6.3%
4 $332.6K$324.2K
-2.5%
5+ $430K$465K
+8.1%

Summary: Bell County housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 51.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Bell County
+4.6%
Milam County
0.0%

Housing Supply in Bell County, TX

How many homes are available in Bell County, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1,8942,116+11.7%

Summary: The Bell County real estate market had 2,116 homes for sale in December 2024, a 11.7% increase compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 6174
+21.3%
3 810923
+14.0%
4 898976
+8.7%
5+ 121139
+14.9%

Summary: The Bell County housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 21.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
6956-18.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

28 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bell County, you may be able to get a good deal. 51.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 56 homes were sold or pending in Bell County in December 2024, down by 18.8% month-over-month. Of the 54 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bell County, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Bell County, TX?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
68 Days73 Days+7.2%

Summary: Homes in Bell County had an average of 73 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 7.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

23 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Bell County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During December 2024, 56 homes were sold in Bell County; 36% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 4 Days Ago

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