Northwest Austin September Market Pulse

What does a 16.2% jump in median price mean for Northwest Austin buyers and sellers this month? The market posted 115 closed sales in September 2026, with the median home selling for $575,000. This represents a significant increase from the $495,000 median recorded in September 2025, though prices dipped slightly by 0.4% compared to August. The pace of sales has also shifted noticeably. Homes spent an average of 48 days on market, a 140% increase from the 20 days seen in August but still 11.1% faster than the 54 days recorded last September. This suggests that while the summer rush has cooled, demand remains stronger year-over-year. Buyers are currently negotiating slightly less aggressively than last month. The median sale price reached 94.7% of the original list price, down from 96.4% in August but up from 91.7% a year ago. Additionally, 80% of homes sold below their original asking price, compared to 74.2% last month and 86.4% last September. With 448 active listings and 3.07 months of inventory, the market remains balanced. ALEX Intelligence analyzes these KPIs to show that while prices are rising year-over-year, the pace of sales has normalized compared to the summer peak. 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