Long Canyon Home Sizes Shrink as Prices Hold in Rolling Year

Are homes in Long Canyon getting smaller? The data from the rolling 12 months ending October 31, 2026, suggests a distinct shift toward more compact living spaces. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the size trends for single-family homes in this Austin community to see how the footprint of sold properties has changed over time. The median living area for closed sales dropped to 3,360 square feet, down 9.1% from the prior period when the median was 3,697 square feet. This contraction occurred alongside a slight dip in median close price, which fell 2.2% to $1,359,000. Despite the smaller homes, the price per square foot rose 2.8% to $414.34, indicating that value per unit of space has increased even as total home size decreased. This trend is reflected in the market dynamics as well. Homes sold faster this period with median days on market falling 48.3% to just 31 days. The ratio of final sale price to original list price also improved by 5.8%, reaching 0.926, suggesting buyers are paying closer to asking prices for these smaller properties. With only 12 closed sales in the window, this snapshot highlights a move toward efficient floor plans in the Long Canyon market. Want first look at Long Canyon, Austin homes? Get new listings sent to you the day they appear. Based on 12 closed sales in the 12 months ending Oct 31, 2026. 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