Fort Worth Housing Market Update: Prices Mostly Flat, Inventory Steady, Rates Near 6%
Fort Worth, TX – February 28, 2026 – January indicators point to roughly flat pricing, measured selling timelines, and mortgage-rate moves near 6% worth watching into spring.
Top takeaways
- Redfin’s January results show a median sale price around $330K, with homes taking about 66 days to sell and 516 closed sales.
- Realtor.com’s overview shows a median for-sale (list) price near $345K and roughly 4.9K homes on the market.
- Zillow’s index estimates a typical value near $292K and notes homes going pending in about 47 days—suggesting sharp pricing and presentation still matter.
Market snapshot
Fort Worth is in a slower, choice-heavy environment. Across major datasets, pricing looks flat to slightly down year over year (depending on the source), while time on market remains measured. That can translate into more room for negotiation on listings that sit longer, and more emphasis on condition and pricing discipline for sellers.
Rates and affordability
Mortgage rates have been hovering around 6%. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey showed the 30-year fixed at about 6.11% in early February, and late-February reporting indicated a brief dip below 6%. Even small rate moves can affect monthly payments, so rate direction remains a key spring watch item.
What to watch in active inventory
- Compare entry-level inventory (for example, under $400K) across neighborhoods and school zones.
- Track new construction and recent price cuts to spot where sellers are getting flexible.