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Austin, TX Real Estate Market

4-week rolling average · Data through March 12, 2026 · ZIP 78731

$1.35M
Median Sale Price
$1.10M
Median List Price
35
Days on Market
Median Rent
$2K/mo
Median rental listing price
Rental Inventory
182
Active rental listings
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Key Market Insight

In zip code 78731, the median sale price of $1,350,000 sits $250,000 above the median list price of $1,100,000, a clear signal that buyer demand is driving closings well beyond asking in this premium Austin submarket. With 203 active listings and a median of 35 days on market, the area carries a competition score of 69 out of 100 and a median price per square foot of $501.05, reflecting sustained desirability among well-qualified buyers.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.4%

Market Activity

Active Inventory203
Price per Sq Ft$501

By Bedroom

BedsSale PriceRent
1BR$189K$1K/mo
2BR$300K$2K/mo
3BR$1.02M$3K/mo
4BR$1.42M$6K/mo
5BR$2.20M$5K/mo
6BR$995K$5K/mo
Market Temperature
Buyer's MarketBalancedSeller's Market
🌡️ Warm — Slight Seller Advantage

What This Means For You

🏠Sellers

Sellers in 78731 are in a commanding position, with the median sale price of $1,350,000 running $250,000 above the median list price of $1,100,000. The 35-day median days on market shows that well-priced homes are attracting serious buyers at a consistent pace.

🔑Buyers

Buyers in 78731 should expect to offer significantly above list price, given that the median sale price of $1,350,000 exceeds the median list price of $1,100,000 by $250,000. A competition score of 69 out of 100 and a 35-day median days on market mean that strong, prepared offers are essential in this market.

📈Investors

The median rent of $1,500 across 182 available rental units reflects steady rental demand in 78731, though the median sale price of $1,350,000 compresses yields for traditional buy-and-hold strategies. Investors focused on larger units may find a more favorable picture, as 4-bedroom rentals generate $5,700 per month against a 4-bedroom sale price of $1,420,000.

🏦Rates

At a 30-year fixed rate of 6.37%, monthly carrying costs on a $1,350,000 median sale price are substantial, making rate selection a critical part of any purchase decision in this market. Buyers who can qualify for the 15-year rate of 5.72% or bring a larger down payment stand to realize meaningful long-term interest savings at this price point.

Schools in Austin, TX
Elementary · Austin Independent School District (Isd)
Highland Park Elementary
★ 5.0 / 5
Middle · Austin Independent School District (Isd)
Murchison Middle
★ 4.0 / 5
Elementary · Austin Independent School District (Isd)
Doss Elementary
★ 4.0 / 5

Data from SchoolDigger · Updated May 2026

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Data sources: Rentcast · Zillow · Federal Reserve (FRED)

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