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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Ovilla real estate market, updated for May 2026. *
Ovilla’s home values have shifted over the past year, with the typical home value down about 6.3 percent compared to last year. Even with that annual decline, values moved sharply higher month over month, rising roughly 29.1 percent to about $632,500 in March 2026. By comparison, Ellis County’s typical home value is lower at about $430,000, and it has seen a smaller year-over-year gain of 1.4 percent.
Looking at recent activity, March’s median list price was about $554,900, but that was down nearly 24.9 percent from the prior month. Homes spent a median of 105 days on the market, only slightly higher than the previous month yet more than 30 percent faster than a year ago. Inventory in Ovilla reached 32 homes, up about 23.1 percent month over month but still down around 5.9 percent from last year, with roughly 8 months of supply signaling a neutral market for buyers and sellers.
Price adjustments and contract activity also help describe the current conditions. About 34.4 percent of listings saw a price drop, no homes sold above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio stood near 0.94, while pending sales fell 60 percent year over year to 6. Looking ahead to April 2026, typical home values are projected near $703,750, with list prices around $462,883 and inventory edging up to 35 homes. Buyers and sellers in Ovilla can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with an agent who understands these trends and can guide them through their next move.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Ovilla offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community, solid schools, and convenient access to parks, recreation, and regional amenities.
Ovilla feels distinct from nearby DeSoto and Cedar Hill by offering a quieter, more rural setting while still keeping city conveniences within easy reach. Tree lined roads, acreage homes, and long established neighborhoods give the area a small town character that appeals to long time residents and newcomers alike.
Families appreciate the strong school options, including Red Oak ISD and Midlothian ISD, which both serve parts of Ovilla. Everyday errands are simple, with larger retail and dining just minutes away in Red Oak and Midlothian. Locals stay connected through community events at Heritage Park and gatherings at the Ovilla City Hall, which also provides helpful resources for utilities, permits, and city services.
Outdoor time is a big part of life here. Residents enjoy easy drives to Joe Pool Lake, hiking near Cedar Hill State Park, and sports programs through Ovilla Christian School, as well as larger recreation options in Ellis County.
For buyers, Ovilla offers a mix of established homes, custom builds, and land, which means preparation and clear priorities are important in a competitive market. Sellers benefit from growing demand for space and privacy, but timing, pricing, and presentation are critical. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an Ovilla real estate agent who understands the community and can help plan the right move.
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“Brandon listened to the needs and the likes for our desired family home and executed! He communicated consistently and was available when questions and issues developed. My family and I are very pleased! Reach out today for your tailor made experience!”
“Sarah and her team did an excellent job before, during, and at the end of the sale of our home! Our home wasn't even in Sarah's immediate area. We are about an hour and a half north of Mansfield but we couldn't tell any difference in service. In fact, her and her team were more successful in marketing and getting our home sold than other realtors who actually were in our same town. From our very first meeting through the funding of our sale, Sarah and her team were proactive, friendly, and professional, always going above and beyond. They were thorough, had open communication, and extremely helpful while promptly answering any questions we had throughout the entire process. We would recommend Sarah and her team to anyone buying or selling a home anywhere in DFW and the surrounding areas.”
“Hands down, amazing! She made finding a home from halfway across the country so easy!”
“Shellin was amazing and we highly recommend! She had expert advice to give and her extensive knowledge led us to sell our previous home for an amazing price, buy our current home for a fantastic deal with multiple benefits, and even leave closing with money in our pocket. Shellin was fun to work with, attentive, extremely responsive (for the many questions we had throughout the process), and truly advocated for us and our wants/needs out of a home! The Miller Family highly recommends using Shellin Duke for your realty needs!”
“Everything was handled very professionally and in a timely fashion. Thanks for all the help”
“Mrs. Jones did an Extraordinary Awesome job. To be honest we were not in town and we did everything over the phone and online. We only came down to Arlington TX, once everything was ready for closing. She did her research and found our 2nd home by what we described how we wanted our home and budget. Highly recommend Mrs. Jones for your home shopping and purchase. She was our Advocate through our whole process, as previously mentioned we are from out of town. Thank you very much Mrs. Jones”
“Ann was great at working to get us the best price possible for our home. She was very communicative and was clearly going into the experience with a game plan and an appropriate strategy to confront the challenges we faced with our home. Our situation was very tricky and unusual, but she assured me that with her help the process would be smooth and painless. She was true to her word and made sure that I was informed and updated on every part of the process which relieved a lot of my stress with the situation. I strongly recommend Ann Weaver, as she will accomodate even very unusual situations that pose a lot of stress and make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.”
“Laura-Marie was amazing and on it at every end, I recommend her to anyone! Professional, smart, knows the job, making it seem easy and a straight shooter with you! Also understanding of your needs and listening to what you actually want”
“I have worked with Leslie Crittenden as both a buyer and a seller. Her attention to detail and timeliness are superb. Highly recommended.”
“I’ve sold a few houses along the way but this sale had new complications. It was out of state and had belonged to my Aunt who passed away last summer. Every part of this deal had to be handled over the phone, text or email. Meredith Ruiz was a true professional. She was punctual and knowledgeable along every step of the process. She also was a pleasure to speak with. She almost always answered the phone and was accessible at all times. Her attitude and great communication were exactly what I needed to get the house sold. I would recommend her to anyone and if I am ever in Texas again I would bring her more business. Thanks Meredith.”
“Tony and I appreciate the patience that Matt Dees showed to us. He guided us through the process of getting a home. I am so grateful to have met him and just blessed to have a caring realtor. Thank you for all you did and making me feel super important during our visits to tour homes. It meant a lot,”
“Sandi was always professional, easy to talk to and always accessible. She made the whole process easy and she kept me informed of what was going on. I would recommend her to someone looking for a realtor.”
“I highly recommend Carl to anyone needing an excellent agent. He is extremely knowledgeable, has great communication skills, an easy-going personality and is always very helpful.”
“Kathy is wonderful! A true warrior that you want fighting for you!”
“Sharon is extremely insightful and wonderful to interact with. She is always ontop of the situation, making sure her clients are taken care of. She has a great attitude and always made sure I knew where we were at, and that she was handling things how I wanted. I would absolutely recommend Sharon.”
“We had a plan to slow down and move to a smaller town. Greg and Lynanna Messer took charge and made everything smooth for us being that we were doing everything remote. From suggesting things to fix before the inspector got there, to adding accents in the house to make it home and cozy for the showing. We put the home on the market Monday morning and by 1:00 we had an offer. We could not have been more impressed with they way this sale of our home had gone so quickly.”
“Todd did a great job selling this property and finding us another home in a record amount of time. This home sold within one week. We had multiple buyers. Helping us to find our next dream home came easy for him as he was very knowledgeable about homes for sale in this area. He helped us find our next home in a record amount of time. It is in a beautiful neighborhood and we love it.”
“David Hart exceeded all of my expectations performing as my seller real estate agent. I would use him again in a heartbeat and do highly recommend him. Throughout the selling process, he was well prepared and gave great advice on every decision we had to make. He did a fantastic job pulling comps and doing local market research to set the perfect asking price for my property. Handled the inspection report replies and prepared a documentation packet to make the appraisers job easier. I summarize, that David has a great mix of professionalism, deep real estate experience, attention to detail, superb communication skills and strategy, which all led to making this real estate transaction a totally easy task.”
“She is a super good, and hard worker, she is very professional and responsible, she helped me to find the house that I wanted. Thank you so much Stella!! I do recommend you 100%”
“Cherie is caring and worked to point us in the right direction upon newly moving to Texas. Overall a great experience. Thank you, Cherie!”
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