McLendon-Chisholm, TX Housing Market Update – March 2026
Reporting Period: Feb 1–Feb 28, 2026 • Data via NTREIS
McLendon-Chisholm is one of Rockwall County's most distinctive communities — a semi-rural enclave of larger homes on generous lots that attracts a specific kind of buyer. February's data needs careful handling. With only four closed sales in the month, the numbers here are more of a snapshot of which particular homes transacted than a reliable barometer of where the community's values actually stand.
A note on sample size: With only 4 closed sales in February, McLendon-Chisholm's monthly statistics are subject to extreme variability. A single transaction at an unusually high or low price point can move the median by hundreds of thousands of dollars in a market this size. All percentage changes should be read as reflections of which specific homes sold this month — not as indicators of broad value trends across the community. Multi-month and year-over-year rolling averages provide a more reliable picture of McLendon-Chisholm's actual market direction.
Key Highlights | McLendon-Chisholm Housing Market Update
- Median Sale Price: $782,151 (↑ 17.6% YoY — see note above)
- Closed Sales: 4 (flat YoY — 0.0%)
- Active Listings: 35 (↓ 7.9% YoY)
- Months of Inventory: 6.1 (↓ 0.7 months YoY)
- Median Days on Market: 170 (↓ 68 days YoY)
- Median Price per Sq Ft: $207.98 (↑ 2.4% YoY)
- Close-to-Original List Price: 83.9%
PRICES
The February median sale price of $782,151 represents a 17.6% increase from February 2025 — but with four transactions in the month, that figure reflects the mix of homes that happened to close, not a broad revaluation of the community. What's more telling is price per square foot: $207.98, up 2.4% year over year. That's a modest, positive signal — one that's less distorted by transaction mix than the median — and it suggests that on a per-square-foot basis, McLendon-Chisholm is holding its value reasonably well. The price distribution confirms the community's premium character: all four February closings occurred in the $500–$999k range, with the $750–$999k band accounting for 75% of transactions.
SALES ACTIVITY
Four closed sales — unchanged from four in February 2025 — is consistent for a community of McLendon-Chisholm's size and price profile. February is typically the slowest month of the year in any market, and in a community where most homes are priced above $600k, transactions simply take longer to incubate. One genuinely encouraging data point: days on market improved dramatically — 170 days in February 2026, down 68 days from the same month last year. That suggests homes that are priced correctly are moving more efficiently than they were a year ago, even if the total timeline from listing to close (210 days) reflects the community's longer-than-average sales cycle.
INVENTORY
Active listings came in at 35, down 7.9% from a year ago — a mild tightening in an already-small supply pool. Months of inventory fell to 6.1, down 0.7 months year over year. At 6.1 months, the market sits just above the conventional buyer-market threshold, but the downward trajectory is worth noting. Relative to the 9.7 months of inventory recorded in 2019, today's supply level looks considerably tighter — a reflection of how substantially McLendon-Chisholm's demand profile has evolved over the past several years as Rockwall County has grown around it.
MARKET BALANCE
At 6.1 months of supply, McLendon-Chisholm leans slightly buyer in its balance — but the 83.9% close-to-list ratio tells the more operative story. Buyers are negotiating roughly 16% off original list prices on average, which in this price range is a meaningful dollar amount. That figure has compressed from 91.9% in 2019, a clear indicator that buyers have gained negotiating ground over time. Sellers here need to approach pricing with discipline and patience — the community attracts a discerning buyer pool that will wait for the right home at the right price, and extended days on market are simply part of the transaction landscape.
What Sellers Need to Know
- The close-to-list ratio of 83.9% means buyers are negotiating significantly — pricing your home accurately from the outset is more effective than starting high and reducing later.
- Homes averaged 170 days on market before going under contract — patience and a long marketing runway are built-in realities of this price tier, not red flags.
- Inventory tightened slightly year over year — fewer competing listings gives well-priced homes more visibility, but the pool of qualified buyers at this price point is inherently limited.
- The median year built of 2019 means buyers expect modern finishes and minimal deferred maintenance; condition matters enormously at this price level.
What Buyers Need to Know
- The close-to-list ratio of 83.9% is your negotiating benchmark — substantive offers well below list price are part of the normal transaction process in this community.
- 35 active listings gives you meaningful selection in a small market — take your time, compare properties carefully, and don't feel pressured to move faster than your due diligence allows.
- Median home size of 3,568 square feet reflects the community's character — larger homes on larger lots, typically with more rural feel than adjacent Rockwall neighborhoods.
- Factor the 210-day average total transaction timeline into your planning — patience is required, but the process does close once the right property and price align.
2026 McLendon-Chisholm Housing Market Forecast
McLendon-Chisholm will continue to operate on its own timeline in 2026 — a community that moves slowly by design and attracts buyers who value that deliberateness. The modest improvement in days on market is encouraging, and if that trend holds, it could signal a gradual tightening of the transaction cycle that would benefit sellers heading into the spring.
With 6.1 months of inventory and a downward trajectory, the supply picture is slowly improving for sellers. If interest rates ease later in the year, the luxury and semi-rural segments that McLendon-Chisholm serves tend to see demand respond with a lag — but when it does move, it can move meaningfully.
Month-to-month data in McLendon-Chisholm should always be read with appropriate caution given the low transaction volume. Tracking rolling six-month trends will provide a more reliable read on where this market is actually heading.
McLendon-Chisholm's market is unique — and pricing and marketing a home here takes a different approach than the surrounding suburbs. The Dunnican Team knows Rockwall County's luxury and semi-rural segment well. Let's talk about your options.
Source: NTREIS MLS (Feb 1–Feb 28, 2026) with February 2025 comparison metrics from the Texas REALTORS® Data Relevance Project, in partnership with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
