Last updated October 19, 2026

DeSoto, TX Home Inventory: How Many Homes Compete With Yours?

DeSoto had 180 homes for sale at the end of September 2026, up 9.1% from 165 a year earlier (NTREIS). Only 29 were under contract. That is about six active listings for every pending sale, so your home competes in a crowded field and buyers have room to choose. Based on current conditions.

Most sellers watch the median price. The number that decides your timeline is the count of homes a buyer can pick instead of yours.

How many homes are for sale in DeSoto, TX right now?

The September 2026 board report counts 180 active single-family listings in DeSoto, against 165 in September 2025. At the same time, sellers are listing less: 54 new listings, down from 63. Fewer homes are coming on, and the ones already on are staying.

DeSoto, single family	Sep 2026	Sep 2025
Active listings	180	165
New listings	54	63
Pending sales	29	38
Months of supply	4.9	3.9
Median sold price	$360,000	$360,000
Days on market	68	78

Source: NTREIS Monthly MLS Summary Report, September 2026, released October 7, 2026. MLS sales only; builder direct sales are not included. The 6-to-1 ratio is my arithmetic (180 active divided by 29 pending).

Are DeSoto buyers signing fewer contracts?

Yes. Pending sales fell from 38 to 29, a 23.7% drop (NTREIS, September 2026). Across the DFW metro, pending sales fell 19%. Closed sales in DeSoto still rose to 44 from 35, but those contracts were signed in July and August, before the 7% rate prints. Pending is the number that shows what October closings will look like.

How long are DeSoto homes sitting?

The median DeSoto home that sold in September spent 68 days on the market, down from 78 a year earlier (NTREIS). That number only counts homes that sold. The 180 still listed are the ones that did not. For the full timeline picture, read how long a DeSoto sale takes.

How far below list price do DeSoto homes close?

DeSoto homes closed at 93.8% of list price in September 2026 (NTREIS). On the $360,000 median sale, that is roughly $23,800 under the asking price (my arithmetic on the board figures). Part of that gap is mix: larger, pricier homes sit and cut price, while smaller homes clear near asking. Both halves matter for your number.

What should a DeSoto seller do with 180 competing listings?

Price against the homes that closed, not the homes that are sitting. Active listings show what sellers hope for. Pending and closed sales show what buyers pay. A walk-through of your house tells you which group it belongs in, which an online estimate cannot do. The median sold price held at $360,000 for a year, but DeSoto home values against two years ago tell a different story, so check both. Then run the cost side with what you net selling in DeSoto.

More local numbers are on the DeSoto real estate page, and the plan for selling your DeSoto home starts with pricing.

Next step: Get your free Home Selling Score and see where your DeSoto home sits against the 180.

FAQ: DeSoto inventory

Is DeSoto a buyer's or seller's market?

Balanced. DeSoto had 4.9 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.9 a year earlier (NTREIS). Priced-right homes still sell. Homes priced for 2024 are the ones sitting.

Did DeSoto home prices fall?

The median sold price was $360,000 in both September 2025 and September 2026. Price per square foot slipped 5.3%, from $155.86 to $147.55, which reflects the mix of homes that closed.

How many DeSoto homes closed in September 2026?

44 single-family homes closed, up from 35 the year before (NTREIS).

Do these numbers include new construction?

Only new builds listed on the MLS. Builder direct sales are not in the board report, so new-build competition is larger than the count shows.

Why did new listings fall while inventory rose?

New listings dropped from 63 to 54 (-14.3%). Active listings still rose because homes that came on earlier have not sold.

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Steven J. Thomas, Broker, Refind Realty DFW · Loan Officer, Envision Home Lending LLC, NMLS #689220. Steven holds a financial planning degree from Baylor University and has more than 20 years in financial services, plus 14 in real estate.

TREC Broker License #0657467 · Company NMLS #2619789. Figures are based on current conditions, not a guarantee of price, timeline, or outcome. Read the TREC Information About Brokerage Services and Consumer Protection Notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.