Austin: How List Prices Compared to Sells in October

In Austin, homes sold for 94.3% of their original list price last month, a figure that reflects how buyers and sellers negotiated in October 2026. This list-to-sale ratio is the metric that shows the gap between what a seller asked and what they finally received at closing. ALEX Intelligence analyzed 587 closed sales to track this trend. The median close price settled at $586,000, down 3.0% from September but up 2.1% compared to October of the previous year. While 84.1% of homes sold below their original list price, the average gap narrowed slightly as the market adjusted to current conditions. The data reveals that buyers are still negotiating effectively, though the pace has shifted. The median days on market dropped to 45 days, indicating properties are moving faster than last year, yet the final price often remains below the initial asking point. This ratio helps sellers set realistic expectations and allows buyers to understand the typical negotiation outcome in the current Austin market. The analysis covers single-family homes with prices net of seller-paid concessions. The sample size of 587 transactions provides a robust view of how pricing strategies are playing out across the city this month. 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