06/26/2026
The Reality of the Bell County Market Right Now
The real estate frenzy is officially over. We are firmly in a stabilizing, buyer-leaning market across Killeen, Temple, and Belton.
Here is the no-nonsense breakdown of the numbers:
The Price: The median sales price across Bell County is holding steady around $288,000. Killeen resales average $228,000, while premium submarkets like Belton and Temple hover around $300,000.
The Pace: Homes are sitting on the market for 60+ days.
The Leverage: Over half of all local listings are currently closing under original list price.
The Strategy
For Buyers: Stop waiting for a market crash. Use the current inventory surplus to negotiate seller-paid concessions and buy down your interest rate. You have the leverage right now.
For Sellers: Pricing your home accurately from day one is everything. If you overprice like it’s 2022, your listing will sit and go stale.
Real estate is street-by-street. If you want a straight-forward look at the actual comps in your neighborhood, let’s talk.