Bastrop Home Sizes Are Shrinking in August

Is the average home getting smaller in Bastrop? The median living area for homes sold in August 2026 was 2,007 square feet, down from 2,133 square feet in July. This represents a 5.9% decrease month-over-month and a 4.0% increase compared to the same month last year when the median size was 1,930 square feet. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the rolling trend of home sizes across 51 closed sales to identify this shift in buyer preference or inventory availability. While the current median is lower than July, it remains higher than the August 2025 figure, suggesting a fluctuating market where size varies by season and available stock. The data shows that homes sold in August were slightly smaller on average than those in the prior month, yet larger than the previous year's cohort. This trend indicates that while buyers may be seeking more compact floor plans recently, the overall home size in Bastrop remains above last year's levels. The median price per square foot rose to $197, up 1.0% from July and down 3.4% from August 2025, reflecting a market where smaller homes are commanding higher prices per unit of space. With 51 closed sales recorded in August, the sample size supports this observation of shrinking home sizes compared to the immediate prior period. The shift suggests a dynamic inventory mix rather than a permanent change in construction standards. Buyers and sellers should note that while average square footage dipped recently, it remains part of a broader pattern where home sizes are still larger than they were twelve months ago. Want first look at Bastrop homes? Get new listings sent to you the day they appear. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951