East Dallas August 2025 Market Overview
August was a telling month for the East Dallas County real estate market, with 135 homes sold across two primary price brackets. The data reveals clear insights for both buyers and sellers in Lake Highlands, East Dallas, Lochwood, and Old Lake Highlands.
One other factor driving activity in August was a slight improvement in mortgage interest rates compared to earlier in the summer. This small but noticeable shift brought more buyers back into the market, particularly in the $400K–$750K range where affordability has been tight. Buyers who had been sitting on the sidelines due to high rates are re-entering, creating a healthier balance of demand across East Dallas.
$400K–$1MM Homes (99 Sold)
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Average Price: $682,670
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Median Price: $690,000
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Average Size: 2,209 sq ft
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Average $/SqFt: $309
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Average Days on Market (DOM): 47
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Median DOM: 37
Fastest Sale:
8823 Antrim Drive, Dallas — Sold for $690,000 in just 1 day
Longest Sale:
4510 Sycamore Street, Dallas — Sold for $740,000 after 258 days
Sellers: Homes priced right and updated move extremely quickly. The median of 37 DOM shows that most homes sell in just over a month, but outliers (like Sycamore) prove how mispricing or condition can stall sales.
Buyers: Expect high competition under $750K — well-prepped homes disappear in days.
$1MM+ Homes (36 Sold)
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Average Price: $1,657,502
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Median Price: $1,422,500
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Average Size: 3,983 sq ft
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Average $/SqFt: $416
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Average DOM: 53
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Median DOM: 35
Fastest Sale:
6150 Goliad Avenue, Dallas — Sold for $1,348,660 in just 3 days
Longest Sale:
410 Kirkwood Drive, Dallas — Sold for $1,225,000 after 189 days
Sellers: Luxury homes tend to sit longer, but median DOM (35 days) shows that well-priced luxury homes can move fast. Stale listings are often due to overpricing.
Buyers: If you’re in the $1MM+ range, you hold more negotiation leverage — especially with listings over 90 days old.
Market Visuals
Days on Market Distribution
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$400K–$1MM homes show a strong cluster around 20–40 DOM, with a few long tails like Sycamore at 258 DOM.
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$1MM+ homes have a more even spread, but most still sell within 30–50 days.
Price Distributions
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$400K–$1MM homes clustered between $600K–$800K.
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$1MM+ homes ranged more widely, with strong sales between $1.2M–$1.6M.
Why Some Homes Sell in Days, and Others Linger
Fast Sales (Antrim, Goliad): Correct pricing, updated finishes, staged presentation, and in-demand locations drove quick buyer action.
Slow Sales (Sycamore, Kirkwood): Overpricing, condition issues, or lack of updates often keep buyers away, forcing months on the market before a sale.
This is why strategic pricing and marketing matter — a home can sell in a weekend, or linger for 6+ months.
FAQs
Q: How fast do homes sell in Lake Highlands?
Most homes in Lake Highlands sell in about 30–40 days, but well-prepared listings can sell in under a week.
Q: What’s the average days on market for East Dallas & Lake Highlands homes?
As of August 2025, the average was 47 DOM for $400K–$1MM homes and 53 DOM for $1MM+ homes.
Q: Why do some homes sit on the market longer?
Overpricing, outdated condition, and lack of staging are the top reasons homes linger, sometimes 6+ months.
Q: Are East Dallas & Lake Highlands still a buyer’s market?
Yes — especially under $1MM. Luxury homes ($1MM+) are closer to balanced.
Seller Tips
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Price correctly from day one to avoid stale listings.
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Update kitchens, baths, and curb appeal to increase buyer urgency.
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Stage and market aggressively — homes under $1MM in Lake Highlands can still sell in days.
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Buyer Tips
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Be ready to move fast under $750K — homes like Antrim prove speed is everything.
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In luxury brackets, target homes that have sat for 90+ days for negotiation leverage.
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Get pre-approved early so you can compete in multiple-offer scenarios.
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About the Author
Dustin Merritt, Realtor® ABR with ICONIC Real Estate, is the hardest-working Realtor® in East Dallas and Lake Highlands. With an 80% referral rate and deep hyperlocal expertise, Dustin helps sellers maximize value and buyers win in competitive markets.
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