Southeast Austin: New Listings Outpace Closings in September

In Southeast Austin, a fresh wave of inventory met steady demand last month, creating a noticeable supply gap. Ninety-nine new listings hit the market in September, while only 77 homes successfully closed. This imbalance means active inventory is growing faster than it is being absorbed by buyers. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the dual-axis trend of new supply versus closings to quantify this shift. The region saw an increase in new listings compared to August's 84, while closed sales dipped slightly by 6.1%. This divergence suggests that homes are staying on the market longer as buyers have more options to choose from. The median days on market for these transactions rose to 65 days, up from 72 days in the prior period but down 9.7% compared to September 2025. Despite the influx of new listings, the median sale price held relatively steady at $369,990, a 0.9% decrease from August but a 2.9% increase year-over-year. This dynamic indicates a market where sellers are listing aggressively, yet buyers are taking their time to evaluate options. The ratio of new listings to closings remains the key indicator for whether prices will stabilize or soften further in the coming months. With 77 closed sales providing a solid sample size, this trend reflects current local conditions rather than short-term noise. The data covers all residential transactions recorded in the Unlock MLS database for Southeast Austin during the specified window. 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