Southeast Austin vs. Neighbors: October Market Comparison

How does the Southeast Austin market compare to its broader neighbors in October? The data shows a distinct divergence between local activity and regional trends. In Southeast Austin, median closed prices settled at $374,432 across 58 sales, down 9.5% from the same month last year. This decline outpaced the wider region, where the median price remained stable at $398,237, and significantly lagged behind Travis County, which held a median of $500,000. ALEX Intelligence benchmarked these figures against peer areas to highlight the gap. While Southeast Austin saw a 37.9% drop in median days on market compared to last year, the regional average only improved by a smaller margin. The local market also showed a tighter close-to-list ratio of 0.948, indicating buyers are negotiating closer to original asking prices than the regional average of 0.94. Price per square foot tells another part of the story. Southeast Austin sellers received $197.19 per square foot on average, which is lower than the Travis County median of $244.97. Despite the price gap, the volume of activity remains robust relative to the region, with 58 closed sales in October compared to 2,212 across the entire Unlock MLS region. The data suggests that while Southeast Austin is more affordable, it is also experiencing a sharper correction in value than its neighbors. Buyers in this area are finding homes faster and at lower price points per square foot, but the overall valuation trajectory remains distinct from the county-wide recovery seen in higher-priced segments. 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