Northwest Austin Home Sizes Shrink in October

The median home size sold in Northwest Austin has shrunk to 2,033 square feet, down from 2,190 square feet the previous month. This shift occurred across 88 closed sales in October 2026. The trend reflects a move toward smaller floor plans as buyers adjust to current market conditions where median prices fell 9.9% compared to September. ALEX Intelligence analyzed rolling home size trends over the last 24 months to identify this pattern. In October, the average sold home was about 157 square feet smaller than in September and slightly smaller than the 2,051-square-foot median recorded a year ago. This contraction in living area coincides with a 23.5% drop in sales volume and an increase in days on market to 52 days. The data shows that while prices have softened, the physical footprint of homes selling in this Northwest Austin neighborhood is becoming more compact. Buyers are currently transacting on properties that are 7.2% smaller than those sold just a month prior. This size shift suggests a pivot toward more efficient layouts or entry-level inventory within the area's established subdivisions. The analysis relies on 88 closed transactions, meeting the minimum sample requirement for this trend observation. The median price per square foot also declined to $253, reflecting both the smaller sizes and the adjusted price points in the current market cycle. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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