Rio Ancho vs. Neighbors: A Market Update

How does a high-end market like Rio Ancho compare to its broader region when supply is tight? In the rolling 12 months ending October 31, 2026, median closed prices in Rio Ancho reached $763,336 across 14 sales. This represents a 4.1% increase compared to the prior 12-month period and the same window last year. While Rio Ancho homes sold for a slightly higher price per square foot ($243.85) than the regional median of $197.37, the time on market tells a different story. Properties in Rio Ancho spent a median of 66 days on market, matching the regional average exactly but improving significantly from the prior period's 90 days. This 26.7% reduction in days on market suggests faster movement despite the high price point. The data also reveals that 92.9% of homes sold below their original list price, a figure that has risen by 6.2 percentage points compared to the prior period. In contrast, the regional average saw 83.1% of sales below list. The median living area in Rio Ancho grew to 2,930 square feet, up 5.5% from the previous year, indicating buyers are seeking larger homes in this specific Liberty Hill enclave. Current inventory shows only 3 active listings, highlighting a constrained supply environment compared to the broader region which recorded 4,011 new listings over the same timeframe. While a direct peer-to-peer matrix requires more granular neighbor data, these figures position Rio Ancho as a distinct, high-value segment with faster sales velocity than its historical baseline. Want more detail on Rio Ancho, Liberty Hill? Ask George for the full neighborhood report. Based on 14 closed sales in the 12 months ending Oct 31, 2026. Coverage: most home sales in Rio Ancho, Liberty Hill are listed in the Highland Lakes MLS, which ALEX does not receive yet. The figures in this post count only sales listed in Unlock MLS (ABOR), so they describe part of the local market, not all of it. 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