Llano County Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 908 Sandy Mountain DR, Sunrise Beach TX 78643 · MLS #8796705 · Listed by Lakes and Hills Realty. ALEX valuation $631,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

This week's 5 best values under $1,000,000, ranked by the ALEX deal score: 1. 908 Sandy Mountain DR, Sunrise Beach TX 78643 · MLS #8796705 Listed at $599,900, 2 bed, 2 bath, 2,306 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; 28% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 4% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1185831870/908-Sandy-Mountain-DR-Sunrise-Beach-TX 2. 4247 River Oaks DR, Kingsland TX 78639 · MLS #5699019 Listed at $475,000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,789 sq ft. Listed 22% below the ALEX valuation; 31% under the local price per sq ft. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1179888845/4247-River-Oaks-DR-Kingsland-TX 3. 3410 W Ranch Road 152, Llano TX 78643 · MLS #8459854 Listed at $499,999, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,336 sq ft. Listed 23% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 20% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1179488885/3410-W-Ranch-Road-152-Llano-TX 4. 324 Granite Shoals LN, Sunrise Beach TX 78643 · MLS #5050387 Listed at $999,900, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,073 sq ft. Listed 10% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 20% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182698671/324-Granite-Shoals-LN-Sunrise-Beach-TX 5. 800 Texas Ave, Kingsland TX 78639 · MLS #9775056 Listed at $695,000, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,083 sq ft. Listed 6% below the ALEX valuation; 14% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 1% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182520288/800-Texas-Ave-Kingsland-TX

Key figures · Llano County · September 2026

26 homes sold in Llano County in September 2026 (down 3.7% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $665,000 (down 28.1% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $287.

Median days on market: 96.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 87.7%.

315 homes for sale now, about 12.2 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, September 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What does a median price of $665,000 mean for buyers seeking entry-level homes in Llano County today? With the market showing 26 closed sales in September, the data reveals a significant shift in affordability compared to last year. The median sale price has fallen 28.1% from the same month in 2025, while the average home size has grown by 27.6%, offering more square footage for the money. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the current mortgage environment using a 30-year fixed rate of 7.4% sourced from Freddie Mac's October 15 survey. At this rate, a buyer purchasing a median-priced entry-level home with a loan amount of $532,000 faces a principal and interest payment of $3,683 per month. To put this in perspective, the same purchase at a 1% lower rate would reduce that monthly cost significantly. Buyers can also consider buydowns to lower initial payments. A standard 2-1 buydown would cost approximately $12,612 upfront, reducing the first-year payment to $2,987 and the second-year payment to $3,328. This strategy effectively lowers the monthly burden by $696 in year one and $355 in year two compared to the standard rate. While the median price per square foot remains high at $287, the combination of lower prices and larger home sizes suggests a changing landscape for entry-level buyers. The market currently shows 12.19 months of inventory, indicating a shift toward buyer conditions where negotiation power may be increasing. URL: https://alex.realestate/market/llano-county Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a 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