Driftwood Home Sizes Are Shrinking Slightly in Recent Months

Is the Driftwood market shifting toward smaller homes? Over the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, the median living area for closed sales in this city dropped to 3,325 square feet. This represents a 6.5% decrease compared to the prior six-month period and a slight 0.8% increase year-over-year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the size trends across 51 closed transactions to identify this shift. While the median price rose 10.4% to $1,085,000 during the same window, the average home footprint has contracted from 3,556 square feet in the prior six months. This suggests buyers may be prioritizing location or price point over square footage, or that new construction inventory is trending smaller. The median price per square foot also adjusted downward by 2.2% to $305, reflecting both the size reduction and a shift in the mix of homes sold. Despite the smaller average size, homes are selling faster, with days on market dropping 15.6% compared to last year. The data indicates a clear trend where buyers in Driftwood are closing deals on properties that are smaller than they were six months ago, even as prices climb. This pattern of shrinking home sizes while maintaining price growth highlights a changing preference in the local market. As inventory dynamics shift, the focus appears to be on value per square foot rather than total volume. The data confirms that the typical Driftwood home is becoming more compact without sacrificing its overall valuation. 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