Benbrook housing market update: prices softer YoY and longer days on market
Benbrook, TX – March 1, 2026 – Recent snapshots point to softer year-over-year pricing, more time to sell, and roughly ~100 active listings as mortgage rates dipped below 6%.
Top takeaways
- January 2026 closed-sale pricing ran about $295K (down 3.1% year over year), and homes are taking longer to sell.
- Active inventory is hovering near ~100 listings, giving buyers more choice than last year.
- National mortgage rates moved below 6% (Freddie Mac PMMS, week ending 02/26/2026), which could bring more shoppers into spring.
Market snapshot
Redfin’s January 2026 snapshot for Benbrook shows 20 homes sold and a median 48 days on market. Realtor.com’s local dashboard has also recently flagged a buyer-leaning market, with roughly 108 homes for sale and median rent around $1,663.
For-sale mix
Zillow’s city search is showing about 67 active results, ranging from entry-level townhomes around $185K to new-construction options in the mid-$600Ks to $700Ks. The broadest selection remains 3–4 bedroom single-family homes, where condition and updates can quickly swing pricing.
Question
Are you seeing more price cuts, more bidding, or more rentals coming available in your part of town?