Last updated: October 26, 2026

How Long to Sell a House in Midlothian, TX? 83 Days

By Steven J. Thomas, Broker, Refind Realty DFW · Loan Officer, Envision Home Lending LLC, NMLS #689220. Baylor financial planning degree, 20+ years in financial services.

Midlothian homes that sold in September 2026 spent a median 83 days on the market, 13 days faster than September 2025 but still the slowest of the nine Southwest DFW towns in the NTREIS table. That count covers listing to contract, and closing comes after it. Based on current conditions, a price set from recent Midlothian closings decides which side of 83 your home lands on.

Eighty-three days is a median on 61 sales, so half of those homes took longer. Supply also moved the wrong way for sellers, from 3.9 months to 4.6. This post shows the numbers, what a Midlothian buyer pays each month, and where sellers lose days.

How long does it take to sell a house in Midlothian?

The median Midlothian single-family home sold after 83 days on the market in September 2026, down from 96 in September 2025 (NTREIS). The median sold price fell 4.2%, from $490,500 to $470,000, and months of supply rose from 3.9 to 4.6.

Midlothian, single family	Sep 2026	Sep 2025
Median days on market	83	96
Median sold price	$470,000	$490,500
Months of supply	4.6	3.9
Closed sales	61	not compared
Pending sales	58	not compared
Active listings	293	not compared
Sold-to-list ratio	95.7%	not compared

Source: NTREIS Monthly MLS Summary Report, September 2026. Closed-sales count is the board's projected figure for the month. NTREIS reports MLS sales only, so builder direct sales are not in these numbers.

Is Midlothian a buyer's market right now?

Midlothian had 4.6 months of supply in September 2026 (NTREIS), which reads balanced. There were 293 active listings against 58 pending sales, so about five listings competed for each contract. Buyers have choices, and a listing priced above recent closings waits.

How far below list price do Midlothian homes sell?

Midlothian homes closed at 95.7% of list in September 2026 (NTREIS). On the $470,000 median, that works out to a list price near $491,100 and a sale about $21,100 under ask. That is arithmetic on a median, not a promise on your house. A home priced at the top of the range gives up more, and a home priced near recent closings gives up less.

What does a Midlothian buyer pay each month?

A Midlothian buyer's price fell, and the payment still rose. With 20% down, last year's $490,500 median meant a $392,400 loan. At the 6.19% rate from a year ago, principal and interest was about $2,401 a month. Today's $470,000 median means a $376,000 loan. At the 7.32% Freddie Mac average on October 22, 2026, it is about $2,583.

Loan, 30-year fixed, 20% down	Rate	P&I per month	APR
$392,400 (Sep 2025 median)	6.19%	$2,401	6.25%
$376,000 (Sep 2026 median)	7.32%	$2,583	7.39%
$376,000 at the old rate	6.19%	$2,300	6.25%

The median price dropped $20,500, and the buyer's monthly payment rose $182. The rate alone adds $283 a month on the same $376,000 loan. APR assumes $1,495 in lender fees, no points, 15 days of prepaid interest and no mortgage insurance. Principal and interest only, before taxes and insurance. Rates shown are Freddie Mac weekly averages, not quoted rates. Rate source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, October 22, 2026. Envision Home Lending LLC, NMLS #2619789.

For a seller, that means buyers shop the monthly payment. A $5,000 price cut lowers it by about $27. A seller credit toward a rate buydown can move it more.

What should a Midlothian seller do to sell inside 83 days?

Price from closed sales on your street and in your size range. Do not price from the median, and do not price from an online estimate. A Zestimate cannot see your kitchen, your lot or your foundation, and only a walk-through can. Search cutoffs matter too, which I covered in why a $505,000 list price can hide your home from buyers. For the dollar side of the same market, see how far below asking Midlothian homes sell. For comparison, read how long Mansfield homes take to sell, and browse Midlothian real estate with Steven J. Thomas.

Want your number before you list? Get your free Home Selling Score and see where your Midlothian home sits against recent closings.

FAQ: selling in Midlothian

How many days does a Midlothian home sit before it sells?

The median was 83 days on market in September 2026, down from 96 a year earlier (NTREIS). Half of the homes took longer, and the days between contract and closing are not counted.

Are Midlothian home prices dropping?

The median sold price fell 4.2%, from $490,500 to $470,000, between September 2025 and September 2026 (NTREIS). A city median on 61 sales swings with the mix of homes that closed, so read the direction and not the decimal. Your own home's value depends on its size, condition and street.

How much do Midlothian sellers give up from list price?

Homes closed at 95.7% of list in September 2026 (NTREIS). On the median that is about $21,100 under ask. Individual homes vary.

Should I wait for spring to list my Midlothian home?

Nobody can promise spring will pay more. The 30-year rate is 113 basis points above last fall, and 293 homes are active now. A home priced right today competes against the listings that are already here.

Does a lower price or a rate buydown help more?

On a $376,000 loan, a $5,000 price cut lowers the payment by roughly $27 a month. A seller-paid buydown can lower the rate for a set period, which often moves the payment more. Ask your lender to price both before you decide.

Data sources: NTREIS Monthly MLS Summary Report, September 2026; Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, October 22, 2026.

Steven J. Thomas · Broker, Refind Realty DFW · TREC Broker License #0657467 · Loan Officer, Envision Home Lending LLC · NMLS #689220 · Company NMLS #2619789. Call or text 972-846-9170. Equal Housing Opportunity. Information About Brokerage Services and the Consumer Protection Notice are available at trec.texas.gov. Market data reflects current conditions and is not a guarantee of price or timeline.