Goodnight Ranch Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

What does it cost to buy an entry-level home in Goodnight Ranch today? The median price for the bottom quartile of sales reached $407,825 across 16 closed homes in the rolling six months ending Oct 31, 2026. This figure represents the affordability baseline for buyers entering this Austin-area community. ALEX Intelligence applied a payment-to-price affordability model using current market rates to estimate monthly costs. With a 7.18% mortgage rate sourced from Freddie Mac's week of Nov 5, 2026, and a loan amount of $326,260, the principal and interest on a median entry-level purchase comes to $2,210 per month. This calculation is based on the median sale price provided in the data. The market has shown resilience despite rate fluctuations. The median price per square foot rose 7.9% compared to the prior six-month period, reaching $198.24 across 16 sales. Homes are selling faster than before, with median days on market dropping 30.8% to 63 days. However, 87.5% of these entry-level transactions closed below the original list price, indicating that buyers still have negotiation room. For those considering a buydown to lower initial payments, a 3-2-1 buydown would cost approximately $15,072 (3.7% of the price) to reduce the rate to 4.18% in year one. A 2-1 buydown offers a lower upfront cost of $7,656 (1.88% of the price). These figures are estimates based on median data and do not constitute an appraisal or financial advice. The current inventory of 45 active listings suggests a balanced environment for entry-level buyers willing to act within these price parameters. 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