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West Austin Seasonality: When to List for Best Results
By George Arnold Alexander III, MPA · Associate Broker · 2026-11-07
Deal of the Week

Deals of the Week by price quartile. The quartiles come from the last 12 months of closed sales here. Each pick has the top ALEX deal score in its price range.
Lower quartile: under $794,000
2505 Golden Gate PARK, Austin TX 78732 · MLS #9132081
Listed at $599,000, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,666 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 11% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1185148052/2505-Golden-Gate-PARK-Austin-TX
Lower-middle quartile: $794,000 to $1,201,000
10804 Rush RD # 2, Austin TX 78732 · MLS #5988444
Listed at $1,090,000, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,523 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 11% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187213340/10804-Rush-RD-2-Austin-TX
Upper-middle quartile: $1,201,000 to $1,884,000
501 Westbrook DR, Austin TX 78746 · MLS #9018511
Listed at $1,750,000, 4 bed, 4.5 bath, 2,523 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 22% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187404027/501-Westbrook-DR-Austin-TX
Upper quartile: $1,884,000 and up
1501 Ridgecrest DR, Austin TX 78746 · MLS #5843854
Listed at $5,350,000, 6 bed, 4.5 bath, 9,707 sq ft. Listed 9% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 18% from original.
See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1175649198/1501-Ridgecrest-DR-Austin-TX
Key figures · West Austin · October 2026
- 56 homes sold in West Austin in October 2026 (up 19.1% on a year earlier).
- Median sale price: $1,158,750 (down 4.2% on a year earlier).
- Median price per square foot: $391.
- Median days on market: 67.
- Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 92.5%.
- 275 homes for sale now, about 3.9 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.
Source: Unlock MLS, October 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What month offers the best time to list in West Austin? A seasonal decomposition of 24 months of data reveals distinct patterns for this market.
ALEX Intelligence analyzed monthly closed sales from November 2024 through October 2026 to identify peak activity periods. The data shows that summer months typically drive volume, with June seeing the highest number of closings at 84 homes in 2026. However, price performance varies significantly by season. While June 2026 saw a median price of $1,350,000, October brought a median of $1,158,750 across 56 sales.
Historically, the market experiences a slowdown in late autumn and early winter. November 2025 recorded only 42 closings, and January 2026 saw just 25. Conversely, spring and summer months consistently deliver higher volumes. For sellers, listing in May or June aligns with peak buyer activity, though prices may be slightly lower than the summer peak.
The current October data reflects a typical seasonal dip in volume but maintains strong price levels compared to previous years. With 56 closed sales, the market remains active despite the seasonal lull. Buyers and sellers should note that while inventory often tightens in spring, the fall months can offer less competition for those willing to list during this period.
This analysis relies on a rolling 24-month window of closed transactions to establish reliable seasonal trends for West Austin.
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
Source data: Unlock MLS closed sales, October 2026, n=56
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Partner, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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