Driftwood Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 17501 W FM 150, Driftwood TX 78619 · MLS #7903911 · Listed by The Stiles Agency. ALEX valuation $445,000 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 $850,000 17501 W FM 150, Driftwood TX 78619 · MLS #7903911 Listed at $460,000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,040 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; 29% under the local price per sq ft. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1188081509/17501-W-FM-150-Driftwood-TX Lower-middle quartile: $850,000 to $1,075,000 1501 Woods LOOP, Driftwood TX 78619 · MLS #2401077 Listed at $949,000, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 4,136 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; 28% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 5% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1186649157/1501-Woods-LOOP-Driftwood-TX Upper-middle quartile: $1,075,000 to $1,280,000 200 Onion Creek LN, Driftwood TX 78619 · MLS #8157422 Listed at $1,219,900, 4 bed, 4.5 bath, 3,992 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; price reduced 11% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182515115/200-Onion-Creek-LN-Driftwood-TX Upper quartile: $1,280,000 and up 609 S Creekwood DR, Driftwood TX 78619 · MLS #6715619 Listed at $1,650,000, 7 bed, 5 bath, 3,914 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 8% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1175474258/609-S-Creekwood-DR-Driftwood-TX

Key figures · Driftwood · rolling 6 months ending Oct 31, 2026

51 homes sold in Driftwood in the 6 months ending Oct 31, 2026 (up 8.5% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $1,085,000 (up 0.6% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $305.

Median days on market: 38.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 96.3%.

45 homes for sale now, about 5.3 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, rolling 6 months ending Oct 31, 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What does it take to buy an entry-level home in Driftwood today? The bottom quartile of the market shows a median sale price of $1,085,000 across 51 closed sales over the last six months. This figure represents the most affordable tier available in this Hays County city for buyers seeking a primary residence. ALEX Intelligence calculated affordability using the median entry-level price and current mortgage rates from Freddie Mac. At a 7.24% rate, the principal and interest on a loan of $868,000 is approximately $5,915 per month. This baseline helps buyers understand the monthly commitment required to enter this price tier in the current market. The data shows that homes in this entry-level segment are selling for about 96% of their original list price, a slight improvement over the prior period. While prices have risen slightly compared to the same window last year, the median living area has remained stable at roughly 3,325 square feet. Buyers entering this market today face high absolute costs but are seeing improved negotiation leverage compared to earlier in the year. This analysis applies a standard affordability model to the bottom quartile of sales data. It does not account for property taxes, insurance, or HOA fees, which can significantly impact total monthly housing costs. The figures reflect only the principal and interest on the loan amount derived from the median entry-level price. 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

George Arnold Alexander III, MPA

Partner, ALEX Companies

Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC

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