Updated June 2026 · refreshed monthly
The Central Texas housing market, in plain English.
What homes actually sold for in Temple, Belton, Killeen, Salado, and Troy — how fast they went, and where buyers have room to talk. No jargon, sourced from MLS data.
New construction right now
Where they are and how far along, by build stage:
| City | To be built | Under construction | Move-in ready | Median price | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | 1 | 81 | 14 | $301,071 | $174 |
| Killeen | 9 | 69 | 11 | $299,000 | $169.67 |
| Belton | 1 | 36 | 6 | $314,900 | $172.07 |
| Nolanville | 0 | 39 | 2 | $317,590 | $172.91 |
| Salado | 0 | 20 | 3 | $569,000 | $237.38 |
| Other towns | 24 homes | — | — | ||
Source: Central Texas MLS. MLS-listed new construction only — builders may have additional homes not listed on the MLS. Snapshot 2026-08-20, Bell County construction-status searches. Browse new builds in the app →
All homes: June 2026 at a glance
Temple
Sellers’ market$268,500
median sold · 63 days to sell · 99.7% of asking
621 homes for sale · 158 sold in June
Belton
Sellers’ market$329,040
median sold · 75 days to sell · 99.8% of asking
247 homes for sale · 85 sold in June
Killeen
Sellers’ market$238,250
median sold · 48 days to sell · 100.0% of asking
624 homes for sale · 190 sold in June
Salado
Sellers’ market$527,450
median sold · 53 days to sell · 98.3% of asking
172 homes for sale · 44 sold in June
Troy
Sellers’ market$269,900
median sold · 60 days to sell · 99.5% of asking
31 homes for sale · 12 sold in June
Few sales this month — medians can swing.
City by city
Median sold price, June 2026:
| City | Median sold | $/sqft | Days to sell | % of asking | For sale | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | $268,500 | $155 | 63 | 99.7% | 621 | 4.5 mo |
| Belton | $329,040 | $173 | 75 | 99.8% | 247 | 4.2 mo |
| Killeen | $238,250 | $136 | 48 | 100.0% | 624 | 4.1 mo |
| Salado | $527,450 | $226 | 53 | 98.3% | 172 | 5.7 mo |
| Troy | $269,900 | $159 | 60 | 99.5% | 31 | 3.1 mo |
"Supply" is months of inventory — how long today's homes for sale would last at the current sales pace. Under ~6 months favors sellers.
What this means if you're buying
Fastest market
Killeen
Homes go in about 48 days at 100.0% of asking. Come pre-approved.
Most room to negotiate
Salado
5.7 months of supply and sellers taking 98.3% of asking on average.
Most affordable
Killeen
A $238,250 median — strong first-home and VA territory.
Tightest supply
Troy
3.1 months of supply — good homes move; act on the ones you like.
Questions buyers ask
How many new-construction homes are for sale in Central Texas right now?
As of 2026-08-20, 316 new-construction homes were listed on the Central Texas MLS across Bell County — 13 to be built, 258 under construction, and 45 completed (313 actively for sale). Builders often have additional homes not listed on the MLS.
What is the median home price in Temple, TX?
The median sold price in Temple was $268,500 in June 2026 (158 sales, about $155/sqft). Source: REALTORS Property Resource / CTXMLS.
What is the median home price in Belton, TX?
The median sold price in Belton was $329,040 in June 2026 (85 sales, about $173/sqft). Source: REALTORS Property Resource / CTXMLS.
What is the median home price in Killeen, TX?
The median sold price in Killeen was $238,250 in June 2026 (190 sales, about $136/sqft). Source: REALTORS Property Resource / CTXMLS.
What is the median home price in Salado, TX?
The median sold price in Salado was $527,450 in June 2026 (44 sales, about $226/sqft). Source: REALTORS Property Resource / CTXMLS.
What is the median home price in Troy, TX?
The median sold price in Troy was $269,900 in June 2026 (12 sales, about $159/sqft). Source: REALTORS Property Resource / CTXMLS.
Is Central Texas a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
As of June 2026, all five corridor cities lean toward sellers — homes are selling at 98–100% of asking. Salado has the most supply (5.7 months), which usually means more room to negotiate.
Source: REALTORS Property Resource® / CTXMLS, June 2026, single-family & townhomes. Aggregate statistics change as sales close; none of this is a value promise for a specific home. Talk to Ruben about yours.