Forney, TX 75126 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 75126
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The Forney, TX market is currently characterized by a median sold price of $319,215.50, reflecting a shift towards price normalization as the market adjusts to recent trends. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a cooling in buyer activity and a potential adjustment in seller expectations. With a median days on market of 167, properties are experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting a need for more strategic pricing and marketing approaches to attract buyers in this environment.

Despite these challenges, the market is showing signs of resilience, supported by strong local economic growth which may indicate robust future housing demand. The median listing price stands at $335,000, creating a notable gap between asking prices and actual sold prices, which could lead to increased negotiation opportunities for buyers. The current market temperature is assessed as neutral, suggesting a balanced environment where both buyers and sellers may find common ground, albeit with elevated interest rate pressure continuing to influence buyer sentiment.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Forney TX 75126 market at approximately 5.97% are slightly lower than the January 2026 average of 6.64%, presenting a minor refinancing opportunity.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $319,215.50 reflects a significant decrease of 8% since 2022, indicating a cooling market.

2. With a median days on market of 167, properties are experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting a need for caution in pricing strategies.

3. The median listing price of $335,000 creates a notable gap compared to the sold price, which may lead to increased negotiation opportunities for buyers.

4. Current interest rate pressure is assessed as elevated, continuing to influence buyer selectivity and market dynamics.

5. The median market rent is $3,340, indicating a strong rental demand that could support future housing market stability.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.