North Austin vs. Neighbors: A September Market Comparison

North Austin homes sold for a median of $381,999 in September, marking a 3.5% increase from August and a 3.5% rise compared to the same month last year. This performance stands out when benchmarked against the broader Unlock MLS region and Travis County, where median prices remained flat or grew at a slower pace. The local market also demonstrated greater speed, with homes selling in 36 days on average, a significant 20% improvement over August and a 35.7% drop from September 2025. ALEX Intelligence compared these metrics against peer areas to contextualize the local activity. While the regional median price held at $405,000 with a 56-day market time, North Austin achieved higher price growth relative to its own history while maintaining a tighter inventory cycle. The share of homes selling below original list price dropped to 78.5%, down from 89% in August, indicating stronger negotiation leverage for sellers compared to the prior month. Inventory levels remain balanced with 5.7 months of supply, suggesting neither extreme buyer nor seller dominance. New construction activity contributed eight closed sales this month, matching the volume from the previous period but doubling the count from September 2025. As buyers and sellers navigate these conditions, the data reflects a market that is stabilizing with improved velocity and modest price appreciation relative to its immediate neighbors. 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