Introduction
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Bastrop this year, you might be wondering: “Whose market is it right now?” Knowing whether you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market can give you a major advantage when it comes to timing, negotiating, and pricing.
Here’s where the Bastrop market stands in mid-2025—and what it means for you.
What Defines a Buyer’s vs Seller’s Market?
- Buyer’s Market: More homes than buyers → prices stabilize or fall
- Seller’s Market: Fewer homes than buyers → faster sales, higher prices
Bastrop Market Snapshot (Q3 2025):
- Inventory: 2.9 months (still leaning seller)
- Avg DOM: 27 days
- Median price: $379,000 (up 2.8% YoY)
- Interest rates: ~6.25%
Verdict: Slightly favors sellers — but buyers have more negotiation power than in 2021–2022.
Tips for Sellers
- Prep + price right for quicker results
- Don’t expect bidding wars on overpriced homes
- Move-in-ready is in high demand
Tips for Buyers
- You may get closing cost help or price flexibility
- Still act fast on well-priced homes
- Lock your rate — don’t gamble on the Fed
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re buying or selling, local market knowledge is everything. Bastrop remains competitive—but smart strategy beats timing alone.
📊 Need a custom strategy based on your goals? Let’s break it down together.
