Crystal Falls Market Recap: Prices Rise as Sales Speed Up

What does a 16.9% jump in median price mean for Crystal Falls buyers and sellers? In the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026, the median closed sale price reached $762,500 across 81 transactions, up from $652,000 in the prior six-month window. This represents a significant shift in value for the community, which is part of Leander in Travis County. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the full dataset to show how quickly homes are moving alongside these price gains. The median days on market dropped to 32 days, down 42.9% from the previous period and 17.9% lower than the same window last year. Homes are selling faster, with 82.7% of closed sales finalizing below their original list price, though the gap between list and close narrowed slightly compared to prior months. The market activity also reflects a change in home size. The median living area grew to 3,332 square feet, up 3.8% from the prior period. While new construction volume remains low with zero closed sales in this category during the window, the existing inventory is commanding higher prices per square foot at $225. With 46 active listings and a months of inventory reading of 3.37, the market has stabilized into a balanced state where demand is outpacing the current supply. Current mortgage rates stand at 7.32% according to Freddie Mac data from the week of October 22, 2026. The buydown analysis provided by ALEX Intelligence uses a median price of $762,500 and a loan amount of $610,000 for its scenario modeling. Under these conditions, a 3-2-1 buydown would cost approximately $28,380, while a 2-1 buydown would run about $14,412. These figures illustrate the financial tools available to manage monthly payments in this higher-rate environment. 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