Days on Market
How Long Do Homes Stay on the Market in Dallas, TX?
Updated November 8, 2026
Reviewed by:
Head of Growth at TurboHome
Agent, Texas · Texas Realtor® License #674075
Homes in Dallas that closed between August and October 2026 went under contract in a median 32 days, compared with 38 days a year earlier. 31% sold within two weeks and 31% took longer than 60 days. How long a home has been listed changes what buyers pay: homes that sold in their first week closed at a median 100.0% of the asking price, while homes that sat more than 90 days closed at 96.2% ($15,000 below asking). Below: the full timing distribution for Dallas, days on market by neighborhood, price range and home type, and what it means for your offer.
TurboHome Market Analysis · Dallas, TX · Closings Aug to Oct 2026 · Published November 2026
Key findings
- Median days on market: 32 days (average 52.2), down from 38 in August to October 2025.
- How fast homes sold: 31% sold within 14 days (20% within 7 and 48% within 30); 31% took more than 60 days and 19% more than 90.
- Discount curve: homes that sold in their first week closed at a median 100.0% of asking (at asking, no median discount); homes that sat more than 90 days closed at 96.2% ($15,000 below asking).
- Neighborhoods: Knox / Henderson was the fastest in our table at a median 8 days; Midway Hollow was the slowest at 57 days.
- Houses versus condos: single-family homes took a median 29 days (97.9% of asking) and condos 52 days (96.9%).
How fast homes sell in Dallas, and what buyers paid at each stage
| Days on market before the accepted offer | Closings | Share of all closings | Median sale price as % of asking | Share sold below asking | Share sold above asking | Median gap between asking and sale price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | 420 | 20% | 100.0% | 41% | 29% | at asking (no median discount) |
| 8 to 14 days | 227 | 11% | 98.2% | 64% | 18% | $8,700 below asking |
| 15 to 30 days | 377 | 18% | 97.5% | 71% | 12% | $11,000 below asking |
| 31 to 60 days | 429 | 20% | 96.9% | 79% | 9% | $14,900 below asking |
| 61 to 90 days | 257 | 12% | 96.7% | 79% | 9% | $14,999 below asking |
| More than 90 days | 395 | 19% | 96.2% | 81% | 5% | $15,000 below asking |
How to read it: the share column shows how quickly the market clears, and the sale-to-list column shows what the market actually paid relative to asking at each stage. In Dallas, 20% of closings went under contract in the first week and 19% sat more than 90 days.
Days on market by neighborhood in Dallas
Knox / Henderson was the fastest Dallas neighborhood in our table, at a median 8 days; Midway Hollow was the slowest, at 57 days.
| Neighborhood | Closings | Median days on market | Share sold within 14 days | Share that took more than 60 days | Median sale-to-list | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox / Henderson | 24 | 8 | 62% | 4% | 100.0% | $580,000 |
| Bent Tree | 31 | 16 | 45% | 32% | 96.7% | $940,000 |
| Pleasant Grove | 44 | 18.5 | 43% | 20% | 98.6% | $213,075 |
| East Village | 25 | 24 | 36% | 44% | 98.6% | $543,000 |
| Lower Greenville | 95 | 26 | 34% | 24% | 97.8% | $855,000 |
| Lakewood | 24 | 33.5 | 33% | 33% | 98.1% | $1,617,000 |
| Shiloh Terrace | 24 | 33.5 | 25% | 38% | 100.0% | $281,950 |
| Greater Casa View | 29 | 37 | 31% | 24% | 98.4% | $249,900 |
| Uptown | 28 | 41.5 | 14% | 36% | 96.6% | $797,500 |
| Turtle Creek | 36 | 42 | 28% | 42% | 96.3% | $670,000 |
| Vickery Meadows | 24 | 55.5 | 12% | 42% | 98.6% | $162,500 |
| Midway Hollow | 39 | 57 | 36% | 46% | 96.7% | $727,000 |
Neighborhoods with at least 20 closings in the window, sorted by median days on market, fastest first.
Days on market by price range
| Sale price | Closings | Median days on market | Share sold within 14 days | Share that took more than 60 days | Median sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 1129 | 37 | 28% | 33% | 97.9% |
| $500,000 to $750,000 | 382 | 32 | 32% | 31% | 98.0% |
| $750,000 to $1,000,000 | 205 | 24 | 37% | 24% | 98.0% |
| $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 | 172 | 17 | 46% | 18% | 97.7% |
| $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 | 108 | 41 | 27% | 37% | 97.4% |
| $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 | 69 | 40 | 25% | 35% | 95.5% |
| $3,000,000 and up | 47 | 32 | 15% | 40% | 95.4% |
Homes in the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range moved fastest, at a median 17 days. Homes in the $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 range sat longest, at 41 days, and 37% of them took more than 60 days.
Houses versus condos: days on market by home type
| Home type | Closings | Median days on market | Share sold within 14 days | Share that took more than 60 days | Median sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family | 1670 | 29 | 33% | 28% | 97.9% |
| Condo | 346 | 52 | 21% | 44% | 96.9% |
| Townhouse | 96 | 47.5 | 24% | 42% | 97.7% |
In Dallas, single-family homes took a median 29 days (97.9% of asking) and condos 52 days (96.9%).
How Dallas compares with a year ago
| Measure | Aug to Oct 2025 | Aug to Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Closings | 2,490 | 2,112 |
| Median days on market | 38 | 32 |
| Share sold within 14 days | 26% | 31% |
| Share that took more than 60 days | 34% | 31% |
| Median sale-to-list | 97.8% | 97.8% |
| Share sold above asking | 13% | 14% |
| Median sale price | $425,000 | $460,000 |
The market sped up: the median home went under contract in 32 days against 38 a year earlier, and 31% sold within two weeks against 26%. Buyers lost leverage: 14% of homes sold above asking, up from 13%, and the median sale-to-list ratio held at 97.8%.
What this means for your offer in Dallas (local commentary)
Dallas homes went under contract in a median 32 days between August and October 2026, faster than the 38 days a year earlier, and 31% sold within two weeks (26% a year earlier). The median sale-to-list ratio was essentially unchanged at 97.8%, but the curve behind it is steep: homes that sold in the first week closed at asking (29% above), homes at 8 to 14 days closed at 98.2% (a median $8,700 below), homes at 31 to 60 days at 96.9% ($14,900 below) and homes past 90 days at 96.2% ($15,000 below). Single-family homes took 29 days; condos took 52 days, closed at 96.9% and 44% sat longer than 60 days. The $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range is the fastest at 17 days with 46% selling within two weeks, while $2,000,000-plus homes closed at 95.4% to 95.5% of asking. Knox / Henderson (8 days, 62% within two weeks), Bent Tree (16) and Pleasant Grove (18.5) are the quickest neighborhoods; Midway Hollow (57 days, 46% past 60 days) and Vickery Meadows (55.5) are the slowest, and Uptown took 41.5 days.
- Check the days on market first. Before you write the offer, see how long the listing has been active and which row of the table above it falls in.
- In the first two weeks, compete on terms. Homes that sold in their first week closed at a median 100.0% of asking in Dallas, and those at 8 to 14 days at 98.2%, so make the offer clean rather than low.
- After 30 days, anchor on the 31 to 60 day ratio. Homes in that range closed at a median 96.9% of asking ($14,900 below asking); use it as the realistic starting point and ask for repairs or credits.
- After 60 or 90 days, start from the median gap. Homes at 61 to 90 days closed at a median 96.7% of asking ($14,999 below asking) and homes past 90 days at 96.2% ($15,000 below asking); check the listing for price cuts and relistings before you offer.
- Use the neighborhood and price tables. A fast neighborhood inside a slow city, or the reverse, changes the right strategy: in Dallas, Knox / Henderson had a median of 8 days and Midway Hollow 57.
Methodology
We looked at closings of single family homes, condos, townhouses and, where present, tenancy in common and duplex properties in Dallas from our MLS feed, closed August 1 through October 31, 2026 (2,112 closings with a days on market value), compared with closings from August 1 through October 31, 2025 (2,490 closings). Days on market is the days between the listing date and the accepted offer as reported by the MLS; listings with no days on market value or more than 730 days are excluded. Sale-to-list is the closing price divided by the final asking price; figures are medians. "Share sold above asking" is the share of closings where the sale price exceeded the final asking price. Neighborhoods need at least 20 closings in the window to appear. Published November 2026.
FAQ
How long do homes stay on the market in Dallas?
Homes in Dallas that closed from August through October 2026 went under contract in a median 32 days, down from 38 a year earlier. 31% sold within 14 days and 31% took more than 60 days.
Can I offer below asking on a home that has been on the market 60 days in Dallas?
Homes that went under contract after 61 to 90 days closed at a median 96.7% of asking ($14,999 below asking), and homes past 90 days at 96.2% ($15,000 below asking); 81% of homes past 90 days sold below asking. So yes: by 60 days a below-asking offer is normal in Dallas, and the median gap is a reasonable starting point.
Which Dallas neighborhoods sell fastest?
In our table, the fastest are Knox / Henderson (median 8 days, 62% sold within 14 days), Bent Tree (median 16 days, 45% sold within 14 days) and Pleasant Grove (median 18.5 days, 43% sold within 14 days).
Do condos take longer to sell than houses in Dallas?
Yes. In Dallas, condos took a median 52 days (21% sold within 14 days, 44% took more than 60 days), against 29 days for single-family homes (33% and 28%). Other home types: townhouse, 47.5 days.
Who are the flat-fee buyer's agents in Dallas?
TurboHome is a flat-fee buyer's brokerage with licensed buyer's agents in Dallas. They charge a flat fee instead of a percentage commission and refund the rest of the buyer-side commission to the buyer at closing. See how TurboHome's flat fee works.
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About the Author
Vinura Abeysundara
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