Blanco County Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 914 6th ST, Blanco TX 78606 · MLS #3225380 · Listed by Austin Rock City Realty. ALEX valuation $308,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

Deals of the Week by price quartile. The quartiles come from the last 12 months of closed sales here. Each pick has the top ALEX deal score in its price range. Lower quartile: under $379,000 914 6th ST, Blanco TX 78606 · MLS #3225380 Listed at $327,000, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,500 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; 49% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 4% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1184204162/914-6th-ST-Blanco-TX Lower-middle quartile: $379,000 to $562,000 207 Haley, Johnson City TX 78636 · MLS #4126411 Listed at $549,000, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,100 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; price reduced 4% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1183669324/207-Haley-Johnson-City-TX Upper-middle quartile: $562,000 to $972,000 6573 Ranch Road 165, Blanco TX 78606 · MLS #4354735 Listed at $699,000, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,496 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; price reduced 7% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1177911273/6573-Ranch-Road-165-Blanco-TX Upper quartile: $972,000 and up 5818 Ranch Road 165 # 1, Blanco TX 78606 · MLS #3354255 Listed at $3,750,000, 7 bed, 9 bath, 8,414 sq ft. Listed 18% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 25% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1173910589/5818-Ranch-Road-165-Tract-1-Blanco-TX

Key figures · Blanco County · rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026

51 homes sold in Blanco County in the 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026 (up 15.9% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $565,000 (up 19.5% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $296.

Median days on market: 80.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 92.4%.

88 homes for sale now, about 10.2 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What does it take to buy an entry-level home in Blanco County today? The bottom quartile of the market shows a median sale price of $565,000 across 51 closed sales in the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026. This figure represents the most affordable tier available, yet current financing costs significantly impact monthly affordability for buyers. ALEX Intelligence applied an affordability index using the median entry-level price and the prevailing market rate of 7.32% from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey dated October 22, 2026. The data includes a basis calculation for a $565,000 home with a loan amount of $452,000 at a note rate of 7.32%. This results in a principal and interest payment of $3,105 per month. This calculation excludes taxes, insurance, and HOA fees, focusing strictly on the mortgage burden relative to the purchase price. Compared to the prior six-month period, entry-level prices have risen slightly by 0.7%, while the median price per square foot has increased by 12.5%. However, the time required to sell these homes has improved, with days on market dropping 27.3% compared to the previous window. Buyers entering this tier today face a higher monthly payment than in prior years due to the combination of rising prices and elevated interest rates. The data indicates that while inventory remains tight, the entry-level segment is seeing increased competition. With only 51 closed sales in the last six months, opportunities for buyers at this price point are limited. The median contract-to-close time was not available for this specific tier, but the overall market shows a median of 80 days on market for all homes sold. This analysis relies on a sample of 51 transactions to define the entry-level threshold, ensuring the affordability check reflects actual market conditions rather than theoretical models. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog 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