How fast are homes going under contract in Fort Bend County?
Built from Allen Markel's own listing data · Texas Premier Realty ·
Short answer
In the 30 days to September 30, 2026, 1,970 homes were newly listed in Fort Bend County, 862 went under contract and 726 closed. In the last 7 days the counts were 344 new listings, 162 contracts and 147 closings. That is fewer homes going under contract than coming on the market: 0.44 contracts for every new listing over the month.
New listings, contracts and closings
Over the last 30 days in Fort Bend County: 1,970 new listings, 862 homes under contract and 726 closed sales. Over the last 7 days: 344 new, 162 under contract and 147 closed. Contracts per new listing over 30 days: 0.44.
How to read it
New listings against contracts is a quick read on whether supply is building or being absorbed. It moves week to week and by price band, so treat it as a snapshot, not a trend. A Fort Bend County average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. When you are ready to look at timing your move for a specific address or plan, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| New listings, last 30 days | 1,970 |
| Went under contract, last 30 days | 862 |
| Closed sales, last 30 days | 726 |
| New listings, last 7 days | 344 |
| Went under contract, last 7 days | 162 |
| Closed sales, last 7 days | 147 |
| Contracts per new listing, 30 days | 0.44 |
Common follow-up questions
What does under contract mean?
The seller has accepted an offer and the sale has not closed yet.
Why do the 7-day and 30-day numbers differ so much?
They cover different windows; a week can be unusually busy or slow, so the 30-day view is steadier.
Sources
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Related questions
What is the median home price in Fort Bend County?
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For Fort Bend County, the answer is mixed. In 5 of the last 12 months the median sale price was above the same month a year earlier, and in 7 it was below.
Read answerHow many homes are for sale in Fort Bend County and in which price bands?
Fort Bend County has 5,329 homes for sale right now, which is about 5.1 months of supply at the recent pace of sales.
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In Fort Bend County, homes that sold in the last 12 months averaged between 72 and 105 cumulative days on the market, depending on the month, and the 5,410 homes for sale now have been listed for an…
Read answerIs Fort Bend County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
By months of inventory, Fort Bend County is a balanced market right now: 5.1 months of supply, with 5,329 homes for sale against 6,535 sales in the last six months.
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About 11,826 homes closed in Fort Bend County in the 12 months to August 2026, an average of 986 a month, with 1,225 in June the busiest month and 667 in January the quietest.
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Answers describe transactions and public data. They are not legal, tax or financial advice.