Is Alamo Heights a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Alamo Heights is currently a buyer's market with 6 months of supply. 33.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Alamo Heights is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Alamo Heights?

The median home price in Alamo Heights is $1,122,500, up 28.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $396. Homes sell in a median of 54 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Alamo Heights, Texas?

On a $1,122,500 home in Alamo Heights, a traditional listing agent charges around $33,675 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $89,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $32,676, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $30,176 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Alamo Heights agent?

A traditional Alamo Heights listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $33,675 on a $1,122,500 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $32,676–$30,176 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Alamo Heights?

The median home in Alamo Heights currently spends 54 days on the market before going under contract, up 22% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 27.8% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Texas?

No. Texas does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $1,122,500 home, that could save you up to $30,176.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $33,675 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Alamo Heights, Texas?

The median home in Alamo Heights sells for $1,122,500 with prices up 28.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $33,675 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $30,176.

Alamo Heights Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Alamo Heights market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

6 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 28.3% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.9% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.3% of homes selling above list price — 258% above the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

54 median days on market — 64 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

27.8% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 22%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$1,122,500

+28.3%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

+22%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$396

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

97.1%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

33.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

27.8%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$690,325 → $1,122,500

▲62.6%

$1.0M$800K$600K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Alamo Heights?

The average Alamo Heights homeowner saves $30,176 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,122,500 home.

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That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Alamo Heights home value

$1,122,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$33,675

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Alamo Heights?

The total cost to sell a house in Alamo Heights in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $33,675 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,122,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$33,675	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$31,4302.8% avg	$22,450~2% avg	$22,450~2% avg	$31,4302.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$16,838	$16,838	$16,838	$16,838
Total cost	$81,943	$42,787	$40,287	$48,268
Net proceeds	$1,040,557	$1,079,713	$1,082,213	$1,074,232
You save	—	$39,156	$41,656	$33,675No support