Easton Park Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

What does it take to buy an entry-level home in Easton Park when the median price sits at $546,943 and mortgage rates are 7.18%? ALEX Intelligence analyzed the bottom quartile of sales to determine affordability for buyers entering this market. In October 2026, 23 single-family homes closed with a median price of $546,943. This figure represents the entry-level threshold for the community based on the current data distribution. At a 7.18% interest rate on a 30-year fixed loan with 20% down, the principal and interest payment on this median price is $2,964 per month. Affordability shifts significantly when buydowns are factored in. A standard 3-2-1 buydown would cost approximately $20,232 upfront (3.7% of the price) but could lower the first-year payment to $2,135, saving $829 monthly compared to the base rate. A 2-1 buydown offers a total cost of $10,284 (1.88% of the price), reducing the first-year payment to $2,397. The market shows that while prices have dipped 4.2% from September, the median living area has shrunk by 7.2% compared to the prior period, suggesting entry-level inventory may be shifting toward smaller footprints. With 23 closed sales in October, the data provides a robust view of current affordability constraints for first-time buyers in this master-planned community. ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal. 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