ABOR Region Market Heat Score: 56 Days on Market
By George Arnold Alexander III, MPA · Associate Broker · 2026-10-11
How does a 56-day average time on market reshape the balance between buyers and sellers across the ABOR region? The ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score for this region currently stands at 52 out of 100, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced environment compared to the tighter conditions seen earlier in the year.
This composite index aggregates four key performance indicators: median days on market, sale-to-list price ratio, inventory levels, and the frequency of price reductions. Each metric carries equal weight in the calculation to provide a holistic view of current market velocity. A score near 50 typically signals a transition point where neither side holds overwhelming leverage.
In September, the region saw 2,635 closed sales with a median price of $410,000. While prices remained stable compared to last year, the average time for a home to sell increased by 21.7% from the prior month, reaching 56 days. Simultaneously, the share of homes selling below original list price rose slightly, and months of inventory climbed to nearly five months. These factors collectively dampened the heat score, indicating that properties are taking longer to move despite steady demand.
The ALEX Intelligence estimate suggests that buyers may find more negotiating room than in previous quarters, while sellers should anticipate a longer listing period. This data-driven assessment is based on 2,635 closed transactions and does not constitute an appraisal or future prediction.
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Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals.
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Top 20 Most Active Subdivisions: ABOR / Unlock MLS Region
Activity is new listings plus contracts written plus closed sales in the last 120 days (Jun 13 to Oct 11, 2026). A subdivision is ranked when it has at least 5 closed sales; 529 do here. 55+ communities are listed on their own and marked (55+). Source: Unlock MLS (ABOR) via Bridge Interactive, as of 2026-10-11.
| # | Subdivision | City | Activity | New listings | Contracts | Closed | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun City Georgetown (55+)Georgetown | Georgetown | 636 | 222 | 211 | 203 | $363,000 |
| 2 | Santa Rita RanchLiberty Hill | Liberty Hill | 301 | 106 | 92 | 103 | $575,000 |
| 3 | SunfieldBuda | Buda | 294 | 122 | 83 | 89 | $375,000 |
| 4 | Easton ParkAustin | Austin | 253 | 84 | 89 | 80 | $553,000 |
| 5 | Wolf RanchGeorgetown | Georgetown | 216 | 65 | 68 | 83 | $590,000 |
| 6 | LariatLiberty Hill | Liberty Hill | 208 | 75 | 63 | 70 | $465,000 |
| 7 | The ColonyBastrop | Bastrop | 196 | 70 | 69 | 57 | $440,000 |
| 8 | Steiner RanchAustin | Austin | 192 | 69 | 55 | 68 | $939,000 |
| 9 | Elm CreekElgin | Elgin | 189 | 82 | 59 | 48 | $249,000 |
| 10 | Rancho Del CieloJarrell | Jarrell | 185 | 82 | 45 | 58 | $215,000 |
| 11 | SonterraJarrell | Jarrell | 183 | 80 | 54 | 49 | $265,000 |
| 12 | Plum CreekKyle | Kyle | 180 | 64 | 50 | 66 | $312,000 |
| 13 | Winfield ParkHutto | Hutto | 178 | 85 | 63 | 30 | $282,000 |
| 14 | Tahitian VillageBastrop | Bastrop | 168 | 80 | 42 | 46 | $370,000 |
| 15 | WaterstoneKyle | Kyle | 165 | 62 | 53 | 50 | $235,000 |
| 16 | Cool WaterJarrell | Jarrell | 163 | 83 | 46 | 34 | $222,000 |
| 17 | River Bridge RanchSan Marcos | San Marcos | 160 | 56 | 51 | 53 | $227,000 |
| 18 | MilwoodAustin | Austin | 152 | 69 | 40 | 43 | $470,000 |
| 19 | LakewayLakeway | Lakeway | 150 | 68 | 41 | 41 | $790,000 |
| 20 | Meadowlark PreservePflugerville | Pflugerville | 148 | 47 | 44 | 57 | $347,000 |
Source data: Unlock MLS closed sales, September 2026, n=2635
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