Market analytics · September 2026 archive
Mesquite, Nevada real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days to sell, how close homes sold to asking, and months of supply. Updated nightly from Mesquite MLS data.
Updated · Source: Mesquite MLS data
September 2026 · Market Analysis
Mesquite listings reach 327 as 7.75% rates keep Sun City buyers on the sidelines
Mesquite had 327 homes for sale in September 2026, up from 288 in August and 173 in September 2025. That is about 1.9 times last year's count. Closings were 53, the same as in September 2025, and 5 fewer than August's 58. At the current pace of sales it would take about 6.17 months to sell every home for sale, up from 3.26 months a year ago. Six months is roughly where the market shifts from favoring sellers to favoring buyers.
Market pulse
Homes for sale in Mesquite held between 263 and 276 from March through July, then moved to 288 in August and 327 in September. New listings were 100 in September, up from 78 in July and 90 in August. Closings fell from 78 in June to 69 in July, 58 in August and 53 in September. Homes sold for about 98% of asking in September, a bit closer to asking than the 96% of a year ago, and the typical home sold in about 46 days versus 38 last September. Buyers who are still active are paying close to asking for well-priced homes, while the rest wait.
Mortgage context
The 30-year mortgage rate is 7.75% today, up 0.875 points from 6.875% thirty days ago. Monthly averages moved from 6.42% in April to 7.14% in September. For Mesquite buyers, many of them retirees weighing Sun City Mesquite against cheaper options, that move turns directly into a higher monthly bill. It also helps explain why homes are sitting longer even though listings are growing.
Payment math
On a median-priced home, the monthly payment for principal and interest is about $2,172 at today's 7.75% rate, which is $180 a month more than 30 days ago, when rates were 6.875%; compared with April's low of 6.42%, buyers pay about $271 more each month than the $1,901 payment that April rate produced.
If you're buying
Look at Sun City Mesquite, where 25 homes closed in September at a typical $395,000 and the typical home took 59 days. That is slower than the market overall at 46 days, so there is room to negotiate on homes that have been listed for two months or more. Homes under $400,000 took about 53 days to sell versus 27 days in the $400,000 to $700,000 band, so sellers in the lower band are more open to offers. Ask for rate buydowns or closing help rather than only a lower price.
If you're selling
With 327 competing listings, price to the market from day one. In September, 25 of the 53 sales had a price change along the way, so many sellers started too high. Mesquite Estates (4 sales, typical $606,375, 29 days) and Highland Vistas (4 sales, typical $512,500, 27 days) moved faster than Sun City, so upper-tier sellers have more leverage than those competing with the large 55-plus inventory. Clean presentation matters more than waiting for a better season.
Outlook
Over the next 60 to 90 days, Mesquite enters snowbird season, which usually brings more buyers from colder states, and that could absorb some of the 327 listings. The 7.75% rate is the main drag, and listings are likely to stay well above last year's 173 unless closings recover. Expect buyers to keep the upper hand on homes that have sat for a while, while well-priced homes still sell near asking.
Watch for
If new listings stay near 100 a month while closings stay near 53, supply will move past 6 months and push the typical sale price closer to 96% of asking, like last September.
"More homes to choose from, fewer buyers able to afford them: Mesquite's September."
Common questions about Mesquite this month
Is Mesquite a buyer's or seller's market in September 2026? ▾
It is moving toward buyers. There were 327 homes for sale, and at the September pace of 53 closings it would take about 6.17 months to sell them all. A year ago that figure was 3.26 months. Well-priced homes still sold for about 98% of asking.
How much has the mortgage rate raised monthly payments in Mesquite? ▾
On a median-priced home, the payment is about $2,172 at 7.75%. That is $180 more than 30 days ago, a 9.1% rise. It is $271 above the $1,901 payment at April's 6.42% low.
What are homes selling for in Sun City Mesquite? ▾
In September 2026, 25 Sun City Mesquite homes closed at a typical price of $395,000, after an average of 59 days. Typical prices there were $420,000 in August on 15 sales. Sun City is the largest community, so it sets the tone for the whole city.
Should I sell my Mesquite home now or wait until winter? ▾
Snowbird season from October to April usually adds buyers, but 327 listings means more competition. The typical home sold in about 46 days in September. Pricing accurately at the start matters more than waiting.
Number of Homes
Homes for sale · newly listed · sold each month
Sale & Asking Prices
Typical sale price · typical asking price of homes for sale
Months of Supply
How many months to sell every home for sale at the current pace (under 6 favors sellers)
Sale Price vs. Asking Price
How close homes sold to their original asking price (over 100% means homes sold above asking)
Days to Sell
Typical number of days from listing to going under contract
Total Sales Dollars
Combined dollar value of homes for sale · newly listed · sold each month
September 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
53 sold homes that had a list price recorded
How long homes take to sell
The middle half of homes sold within this many days
Half of homes sold within 7–75 days. The typical home took 46 days to sell.
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
25 of 53 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Homes sold grouped by price — how many sold and the typical days to sell
Top subdivisions this month
Ranked by closed count
- 1. Sun City Mesquite 25 sold · $395K · 59d
- 2. Mesquite Estates 4 sold · $606K · 29d
- 3. Highland Vistas 4 sold · $513K · 27d
- 4. Mesquite Vistas 3 sold · $336K · 15d
- 5. Sunset Greens 2 sold · $376K · 121d
September 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 52 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Sep-26 | Sep-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes Sold | 53 | 53 | 0.00% | 587 | 516 | +13.76% |
| Typical Sale Price | $379,000 | $400,000 | -5.25% | $389,620 | $387,834 | +0.46% |
| Typical Days to Sell | 46 | 38 | +21.05% | 48 | 41 | +17.07% |
| Sale Price vs. Asking | 98.03% | 96.32% | +1.78% | 97.03% | 97.35% | -0.33% |
Sources: Mesquite MLS data, aggregated by Homes For Sale In Mesquite Nevada. "Sale price vs. asking" compares the price a home sold for to its final asking price. "Months of supply" is how many months it would take to sell every home currently for sale at the recent pace of sales.