East Austin Median Price Drops 12.8% in October

The median price for a home in East Austin dropped to $431,777 in October, down 12.8% from the prior month and 12.8% lower than October 2025. This decline occurred across 97 closed sales, bringing the total volume back to levels seen in September despite a slight dip in the count of transactions compared to the previous year. While prices softened, the market showed signs of increased activity. Homes sold significantly faster this month, with the median days on market falling to 39 days, a 26.4% decrease from the prior period and matching the speed seen a year ago. The share of homes selling below their original list price also dropped slightly to 82.5%, indicating that while prices are lower, competition for well-priced inventory remains steady. The average home size sold in October was 1,411 square feet, down 16% from the prior month and 13.9% smaller than the same time last year. This shift toward smaller living areas coincided with a rise in price per square foot to $328, up 6.1% from September but still 6% below October 2025 levels. With 683 active listings currently on the market, the area is holding roughly 5.5 months of inventory, suggesting a balanced environment where buyers have choices but sellers are moving product efficiently. 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