North Austin: How List Prices Compare to Final Sells in October

In North Austin, homes sold for an average of 92.5% of their original asking price last month. This list-to-sale ratio measures how closely final prices align with initial listings and serves as a key indicator of pricing accuracy in the market. Across 51 closed sales in October 2026, the median close price was $340,000, down 11.0% from September's $381,999. The median days on market rose to 44 days, a 22.2% increase compared to the prior month. While 86.3% of homes sold below their original list price, this share remained unchanged from October 2025. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the relationship between original lists and final sale prices to determine how pricing strategies are performing. The median close-to-original-list ratio dropped to 0.925, down 2.4% from September and 1.3% lower than the same month last year. This suggests sellers may be listing slightly higher relative to what buyers are ultimately paying. The median price per square foot fell to $208, a 7.6% decrease from both the prior period and October 2025. Smaller homes sold at a faster pace, with the median living area dropping to 1,538 square feet, down 9.4% from September. These shifts indicate a market where pricing adjustments are becoming more common as inventory levels stabilize. The data reflects a period of recalibration where initial listing prices are being tested against current buyer demand. With 51 closed sales providing a solid sample size, the trend highlights the importance of accurate initial pricing to achieve faster sales in this segment of North Austin. 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