East Austin vs. Neighbors: Prices Up, Days on Market Longer

East Austin median prices climbed 16.5% from a year ago to $495,000 across 97 closed sales in September, yet the market is cooling slightly as homes spent 39.5% longer on the market compared to August. The median days on market rose to 53 days, up from 38 days last month and 48 days a year prior. ALEX Intelligence benchmarked East Austin against its immediate neighbors in Travis County and the broader Unlock MLS region. While East Austin's median price of $495,000 matches the county median of $492,500, it remains significantly higher than the regional median of $405,000. Price per square foot in East Austin stands at $309, compared to $251 for Travis County and $204 for the wider region. The pace of sales has slowed relative to the previous month, with 97 closings down 11% from August's 109, though volume is still up 17% from September 2025. Sellers are accepting slightly less than their original list price, with 88.7% of homes closing below the initial asking figure, a slight increase from 86.2% last month. Current mortgage rates sit at 7.32% based on the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week of October 22, 2026. This rate environment influences buyer purchasing power, with median home prices rising while inventory levels remain tight enough to support price growth despite longer selling times. 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