The housing market in the Killeen-Temple metropolitan area started the year on a slow note. In January, only 385 homes were sold, making it one of the lowest monthly totals on record, according to data from the Texas Real Estate Research Center. This decrease follows seasonal trends, as winter months typically see fewer home sales.

Home sales in the Killeen-Temple area typically slow down between November and February before rebounding in the spring and summer. Over the past five years, every instance of fewer than 450 homes sold in a month has occurred during these colder months. While January’s sales were lower than in December, they were slightly higher than the previous January, which saw only 349 homes sold.

Home prices remained fairly stable despite the slowdown. The median sale price in January 2025 was $266,300, a small increase from $265,000 in January 2024. While this rise is minimal, it suggests that home values are holding steady.

A notable trend in the market is the increase in inventory levels and the time it takes to sell a home. In January 2025, the market had 4.8 months of inventory, a 33% rise from the previous year. The median time to sell a home was 133 days, nearly 24% longer than in January 2024. More inventory and longer selling times typically indicate that buyers are gaining more negotiating power. Monitoring this will provide a clearer picture of where the market is headed.

While the Killeen-Temple housing market remains in a seasonal slowdown, it is following typical seasonal patterns. Over the years, similar trends have shown that market activity fluctuates with the seasons. While home prices have remained stable, rising inventory levels and longer selling times indicate that buyers may have more opportunities in the coming months. As spring approaches, it will be important to watch how these trends develop and what impact they have on both buyers and sellers in the region.