Conroe housing market: slower sales pace, elevated listings, rents holding
Conroe, TX – February 28, 2026 – Inventory remains elevated and homes are taking longer to sell, while asking prices and rents hold steady locally.
Conroe homes are continuing to move at a slower pace, giving buyers more room to negotiate while sellers lean on tighter pricing discipline and, in some cases, concessions.
Top takeaways
- Closed-sale pricing: Median closed-sale price was about $321K in January 2026 (Redfin), up modestly year over year.
- Time on market: Average time on market stretched to about 131 days, setting up a patience-required spring.
- Listings & rents: Inventory remained high with about 3,905 active listings in December 2025 , while median rent was about $1,950.
Market snapshot
Redfin shows roughly 131 homes sold in January 2026 and notes that multiple offers are uncommon in current conditions. Realtor.com’s December 2025 snapshot places the median list price near $346K and tracks about 1,099 rental listings, suggesting renters can still face tight competition in popular neighborhoods even as for-sale inventory stays elevated.
Development & zoning watch
City Council recently declined to back a zoning variance for a proposed 160-foot cell tower near Rivershire, reflecting ongoing sensitivity around land-use requests near subdivisions.
What are you seeing right now: more price cuts, more buyer interest, or more homes sitting longer?