Is San Marcos, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Marcos is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, San Marcos was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Marcos, TX

How much do homes in San Marcos, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$350,885

$200/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$8,973(-2.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Marcos have sold for 2.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Marcos was $350,885 in October 2024, down 2.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $200.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $150K$140K
-6.7%
2 $295K$443.3K
+50.3%
3 $335.8K$329.9K
-1.7%
4 $399.6K$374K
-6.4%
5+ $499.9K$423.5K
-15.3%

Summary: San Marcos housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 50.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Maxwell
+2.8%
Kyle
-1.5%
San Marcos
-2.5%
Kyle-Buda
-4.0%
Northeast Guadalupe
-32.9%

Housing Supply in San Marcos, TX

How many homes are available in San Marcos, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
443481+8.6%

Summary: The San Marcos real estate market had 481 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 77
0.0%
2 5768
+19.3%
3 180194
+7.8%
4 164169
+3.0%
5+ 3543
+22.9%

Summary: The San Marcos housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 22.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4464+45.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

41 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

18 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Marcos, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 64 homes were sold or pending in San Marcos in October 2024, up by 45.5% month-over-month. Of the 64 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Marcos, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in San Marcos, TX?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
73 Days80 Days+9.2%

Summary: Homes in San Marcos had an average of 80 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 9.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

17 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

23 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in San Marcos are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During October 2024, 64 homes were sold in San Marcos; 27% of homes were sold within 30 days, 36% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 38% 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 16 Days Ago

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