Published November 1, 2026 in Market Update

La Madre Foothills / Lone Mtn has more listings, but sales stayed almost flat

By Julie

Real estate, Primary market-La Madre Foothills / Lone Mtn

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 279 homes for sale in ZIP 89149 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 7.7% from the same months of 2025. Sales slipped just 1.6% over the same stretch. More supply with nearly the same demand means pricing and timing matter more than they did a year ago.

The National Association of Realtors reported that national inventory reached 1.60 million homes in September 2026. La Madre Foothills / Lone Mtn is moving in the same direction. More choices for buyers can slow things down for sellers who are not priced well.

What the numbers say about this market right now

The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows the median sale price in 89149 came in at $475,000 for the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is down 7.4% from the same period in 2025. Prices dipped, and that is worth knowing before you pick a list price.

Homes sat on the market a median of 59 days, according to the Real Estate Data Aggregator. That is 4 days longer than a year before. Not every home sold slowly, but the average buyer is taking more time.

A few signs that point the other way

Not everything moved against sellers. The Real Estate Data Aggregator found that 25.1% of homes in 89149 went under contract within two weeks of listing. That is up 5.2 points from a year before. Roughly 1 in 4 homes found a buyer quickly.

The Real Estate Data Aggregator also counted 11.2% of homes selling above list price. That share rose 3 points from a year before. And the average sale-to-list ratio held at 97.9%, up 0.3 points. Sellers who priced right still got close to their ask.

New listings are rising too

The Real Estate Data Aggregator recorded 253 new listings in 89149 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 7.2% from a year before. More sellers are entering the market at the same time, which adds to the competition.

Mortgage rates are adding pressure nationally

Freddie Mac put the average 30-year fixed rate at 7.24% as of October 29, 2026. The 15-year fixed averaged 6.60% the same week. Realtor.com noted that rates surged above 7% for the first time since January 2025. Higher rates slow buyer pools everywhere, including here.

Nationally, the National Association of Realtors reported existing-home sales reached 3.99 million units in September 2026. Prices rose 1.3% year over year at the national level, even as local prices in 89149 moved the other direction. Local and national trends do not always match.

One more thing worth saying: the numbers above cover all of ZIP 89149. One street can read very differently from the ZIP code as a whole. A block closer to the foothills, or a neighborhood with a different price range, can have its own pace and its own price story. Reply and tell me your address. I will tell you what the numbers look like where you actually live.