Northwest Austin Homes Are Getting Bigger in September

Are Northwest Austin buyers trading up for more space? The data suggests a clear shift toward larger floor plans. In September 2026, the median living area for closed sales reached 2,176 square feet across 112 transactions, an increase of 2.2% from August and a significant 13.0% jump compared to September 2025. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the rolling trend in home sizes to identify this pattern. While the median sale price dipped slightly by 0.7% month-over-month to $573,500, the physical footprint of homes sold has expanded. This growth in square footage coincides with a rise in the median price per square foot to $255, though that figure remains 9.9% lower than the previous month and 3.0% below last year's levels. The shift indicates a market where buyers are prioritizing volume over premium pricing per unit. Homes sold in September were notably larger than those in the same period two years ago, when the median size was just 1,926 square feet. This trend toward bigger homes continues even as the number of days on market increased to 46 days, suggesting that while buyers are taking longer to decide, they are looking for more substantial properties when they do close. The data reflects a specific cohort of Northwest Austin real estate where size is becoming a defining characteristic of current sales activity. 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