DFW Real Estate Market Update — September 2026

Published by Adam Nelson | Adam Nelson Realty | Dallas, TX

Happy September! Fall is slowwwwwly making its way to Dallas, and along with it, my favorite season for real estate. Buyers are serious, sellers are motivated, and the market has a different energy than the middle of summer.

My website continues to grow Neighborhood Guides for some of my favorite and most popular neighborhoods. This month we've published guides for three popular Old East Dallas neighborhoods: Swiss Avenue, Junius Heights, and Munger Place. It's worth a look for the history alone — even if you're not buying!

And yes, the annual fall pumpkin-carving contest is coming up. Details and registration are still being finalized — keep an eye on your inbox (and the gram) for the deets!

If you're thinking about a move this fall, or just want to talk through what your options look like, reach out anytime.

— Adam Nelson, Your REALTOR® for Life 📞 (817) 253-9607

🏡 DFW Real Estate Market Snapshot — September 2026

• Months of Inventory: 5.3 months (down 5% vs. September 2025)

• Average Days on Market: 59 days (down 3% vs. September 2025)

• Sales Price vs. Original List Price: 94% on average (flat vs. September 2025)

Fun fact: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate in September 2023 was 7.12%.

What this means: Inventory and days on market both eased slightly compared to a year ago, and homes are still trading close to full asking price. Fall's a good window for both sides — buyers get a little more selection and less competition than summer's peak, and sellers who price well aren't waiting long for an offer.

🏘️ Three New East Dallas Neighborhood Guides

Old East Dallas has three of the city's most storied historic districts sitting practically shoulder to shoulder — and this month, all three finally have their own dedicated guide on my website.

Swiss Avenue — East Dallas's grandest address: a 2.5-mile boulevard of mansion-scale homes on a protected historic median, deliberately eclectic in style (Prairie, Tudor, Spanish Eclectic, Georgian, Neoclassical, and Italian Renaissance homes all sit side by side). These homes rarely trade hands — just one closed district-wide in the past twelve months. Current active listings, one pending, and that recent sale put pricing roughly between $1.25 million and just under $3 million.

Munger Place — One of Dallas's original planned neighborhoods, where 1905 deed restrictions still protect a uniform streetscape of Prairie Four-Square and Craftsman homes just a couple of miles from downtown. Recent closed sales put the median at $895,000, with most homes trading between roughly $480,000 and $1.6 million.

Junius Heights — The most accessible entry point of the three for buyers drawn to East Dallas's historic character. The past year's closed sales ranged from $350,000 to $965,000, with a median of $599,000.

Each guide breaks down the history, the architecture, and what it's actually like to own there — worth a look even if you're just curious about the neighborhoods you drive through on the way downtown.

📩 Reach out to Adam with questions about Swiss Avenue, Munger Place, Junius Heights, or any of East Dallas's historic districts.

🥪 Big Dallas News — Walkers' Opens on Lower Greenville

Walkers' — "the living room of Lower Greenville" — is a new restaurant, bar, and market at 3016 Greenville Ave, founded by siblings Rosemary and Russell Walker. Part market, part sandwich shop, part wine bar, it's a great addition to a strip that's already a go-to spot for East Dallas residents grabbing dinner or drinks close to home.

Active Listings — Represented by Adam Nelson Realty

West Dallas

1717 McBroom St, Dallas, TX For Sale: $635,000 · 4 bed / 3.5 bath / 2,561 sq ft Also available For Lease: $3,800/mo

Listed by Adam Nelson · (817) 253-9607

Two 4-Plexes Available — Western Hills, Fort Worth

3732 Bonnie Dr, Fort Worth, TX $559,000 per 4-plex · 2 bed / 2 bath / 1,095 sq ft per unit

A huge opportunity for a real estate investor or small investor group. Contact Adam for details: (817) 253-9607

Recently Under Contract — Buyer Represented by Adam Nelson Realty

Farmers Branch Area

Old North Road, Farmers Branch, TX 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,400 sq ft · Built 1960

Buyer represented by Adam Nelson · (817) 253-9607

📅 Events in Dallas — September 2026

• September 5 — Free Movie in the Park: School of Rock · Klyde Warren Park

• September 10 — 28th Annual Katy Trail 5K

• September 15 — Butterflies & Calligraphy Class · Dallas Arboretum

• September 17 — Tame Impala: The Deadbeat Tour · American Airlines Center

• September 18 — Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour · American Airlines Center

• September 19 — Pumpkin Festival (Autumn at the Arboretum) Begins · Dallas Arboretum

• September 19 — J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour · American Airlines Center

• September 25 – October 18 — State Fair of Texas · Fair Park

Wondering What Your Payment Might Be for a New Home? Talk to a Lender First.

Two of Adam's preferred lenders are ready to help you understand what you qualify for:

Grant Edmondson · (432) 296-2423

Liz Immanivong · (214) 300-5767

Interested in buying, selling, or investing in the DFW area? Reach out to Adam directly.

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