By Tim Landy · Published October 2026 · City of Austin, single-family homes
Short Answer
September was a slower month for closings but a steadier one for prices. In the City of Austin, 665 single-family homes sold, down 7.1% from September 2025, while the median sale price rose 3.4% year over year to $605,000. Homes took a median of 41 days to sell, 11 days faster than a year ago. With about 4.5 months of supply, the market is balanced: buyers have room to negotiate, and well-priced homes are still moving.
September 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | September 2026 | vs. August 2026 | vs. September 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $605,000 | -1.1% | +3.4% |
| Average Sale Price | $828,552 | -0.8% | +8.0% |
| Closed Sales | 665 | -8.1% | -7.1% |
| Median Price per Sq. Ft. | $330 | -2.1% | +1.4% |
| New Listings | 1,011 | +4.3% | +2.4% |
| New Contracts | 597 | -6.6% | -14.0% |
| Median Days on Market | 41 | +5 days | -11 days |
| Average Sale vs. Final Asking Price | 3.2% under | — | — |
| Closed Sales, Year to Date (Jan–Sep) | 6,662 | — | +5.1% |
Inventory Right Now (as of October 19, 2026)
| Metric | City of Austin, Single-Family |
|---|---|
| Active Listings | 2,987 |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 |
| Active Listings With a Price Reduction | 56% |
| Median Days Until First Price Reduction | 25 |
| Median Days From Price Cut to Contract | 24 |
Where the Market Is Tighter and Looser
| Price Range | Active Listings | September Sales | Months of Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200K–$299K | 151 | 24 | 6.3 |
| $300K–$399K | 489 | 105 | 4.7 |
| $400K–$499K | 551 | 101 | 5.5 |
| $500K–$599K | 395 | 82 | 4.8 |
| $600K–$699K | 270 | 71 | 3.8 |
| $700K–$799K | 169 | 56 | 3.0 |
| $800K–$999K | 264 | 73 | 3.6 |
| $1M–$1.19M | 138 | 34 | 4.1 |
| $1.2M–$1.39M | 97 | 27 | 3.6 |
| $1.4M+ | 449 | 86 | 5.2 |
The $600K–$1.4M range is the tightest part of the city, with roughly 3 to 4 months of supply. Supply is deepest under $500K and above $1.4M, where buyers have the most choices and the most leverage.
What This Means for Sellers
Prices are holding, but buyers are patient. More than half of active listings have cut price, and the first cut typically comes about 25 days in. Pricing right on day one is the best way to avoid chasing the market down.
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What This Means for Buyers
Fewer new contracts and 4.5 months of supply mean real room to negotiate on price, closing costs, repairs or a rate buydown, especially under $500K and above $1.4M. In the $600K–$1.4M range, well-priced homes still move quickly.
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Data source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, City of Austin, single-family homes only, pulled October 19, 2026. Monthly figures are for closings in September 2026; inventory figures are as of October 19, 2026. Real-time MLS data can differ slightly from Unlock MLS’s monthly press release.