DFW real estate
What to know before selling in Collin County
Collin County’s median asking price was $520,000 in August 2026. The median listing duration was 60 days. The publisher reported a 30.5% price-reduced share. These figures cover listings across all price bands. Compare your home with similar nearby properties before choosing an asking price.
The latest listing market figures
August 2026 · Collin County, Texas
| Measure | August 2026 | Year over year | Month over month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median asking price | $520,000 | -0.95% | -1.7% |
| Active listings | 5,180 | -1.37% | -3.11% |
| Median days on market | 60 days | +3.45% | +13.21% |
| New listings during the month | 1,540 | -2.53% | -12.9% |
| Listings with a price reduction | 30.5% | -1.68 percentage points | -0.72 percentage points |
| Median asking price per square foot | $208/sq ft | -3.89% | -0.76% |
Source: Realtor.com® Economic Research · Data period: · Source checked and accepted · Publisher quality flag: 0
Single-family and condo/townhome listings across all price bands. Asking prices are distinct from closing prices. Price-reduction share changes are percentage points; other changes are percentages.
Schools and taxes
School and tax details belong to the address
Check the school assignment for the exact home you are considering. Review its taxing units and any special assessments in the property records. Confirm which exemptions could apply to you before estimating a monthly payment or making an offer.
Use the official appraisal record to identify the parcel. Confirm attendance through the school district’s current address lookup. Enter your estimated taxes and an insurance quote in the Texas monthly-cost tool to compare homes on the same basis.
Reading the figures
Use local comparisons to set your price
The county median changes when a different mix of homes comes onto the market. Your agent narrows the comparison to homes near yours with a similar size and price. Review differences in condition before setting a listing range. This source combines single-family homes with condos and townhomes across all price bands; it describes listings rather than a separate set of luxury closings.
Each comparison comes from the same Realtor.com release for Collin County. We use the publisher’s price-reduced share directly. Listing duration describes time on the market; your own closing date depends on the contract and the work needed to close. The publisher may revise earlier figures. DFW market report.
Source-backed facts
Collin County housing and transportation figures
- Land area in TxDOT county comparison
- 841.27
- Daily vehicle miles on state-maintained roads
- 11,299,496
- State-maintained centerline miles
- 539.2
TxDOT county transportation statistics · 2024-09-01/2025-08-31
TxDOT county transportation statistics · 2024-09-01/2025-08-31
TxDOT county transportation statistics · 2024-09-01/2025-08-31
Property records
Official county appraisal records
Collin County appraisal district Check the valuation date and definitions attached to your record. A tax appraisal serves a different purpose from a broker’s price opinion or a lender’s appraisal. Compare current sales when deciding what to ask for your home.
Download the figures
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County questions
Using the Collin County figures
- What do the county figures describe?
The Census figures describe people and housing across Collin County. They include income and rent estimates from the periods shown. The TxDOT figures cover state-maintained roads. Use each source’s date and definition when comparing the numbers.
- Can county data price my home?
To price your home, compare recent nearby sales and the listings buyers can tour now. Account for differences in condition and size. A county median combines many different homes, so use it to understand the wider market while your agent builds the local price range.
- Where do I check appraisal records?
Open the Collin County appraisal district link on this page and search for your address. Check the valuation date and parcel details alongside the amount shown. The district’s record explains the tax appraisal; your agent uses current sales to discuss a listing price.
- How do I use this page before buying or selling?
Use the links here to find the public records for your home. Then bring your address and timing to your agent. Compare current nearby homes and work through the costs of the purchase or sale you are considering.
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