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Is Dale, TX 78616 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Dale is a buyer’s market. With about 18.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply18.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list92.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market108Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$220▲ +16.3% vs. last year

The Dale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Dale, TX 78616 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 108 days and there were 18.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (82 days then) and the median sale price rose 34% to $459,801. Overall, Dale is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Caldwell County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Martindale 78655 (17% sold over asking) and Luling 78648 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Lockhart 78644Balanced $166 /sq ftLuling 78648Buyer’s market $186 /sq ftMartindale 78655Buyer’s market $264 /sq ftMaxwell 78656Buyer’s market $146 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Dale real estate

Is Dale a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 18.3 months of supply in Dale, TX 78616 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Dale?

The typical home went under contract in 108 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Dale sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Dale?

About 1.35% of a home’s value a year in Caldwell County, or roughly $5,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Dale?

The median sale price was $459,801 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $220 per square foot.

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