South Central Austin Home Sizes Shrink in September

The median home size sold in South Central Austin has shrunk to 1,451 square feet, down from 1,510 square feet in August and 1,594 square feet a year ago. This trend reflects a shift toward smaller floor plans among the 94 closed sales recorded this month. ALEX Intelligence analyzed rolling home size trends across the region to identify this contraction. The data shows that while the median price per square foot remains high at $367, buyers are closing on properties with less total living area than in previous months. This represents a 3.9% decrease compared to August and a 9.0% decrease compared to September 2025. The shift coincides with a 48.7% increase in median days on market, suggesting that larger homes may be taking longer to sell or that demand is currently favoring more compact layouts. Despite the size reduction, the median close price of $486,095 remains competitive relative to the broader Austin region, though it sits 20.3% below last year's levels. This pattern indicates a market where footprint is becoming a primary differentiator. As inventory dynamics shift, the average home sold in this area continues to get smaller, challenging the assumption that larger square footage always drives higher transaction volumes in South Central Austin. 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