ZIP 78738 · Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Monthly housing intelligence for ZIP 78738, Austin, TX. As of the latest 2026 data.
Median Listing
Active Listings
Days on Market
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Market Analysis
What's moving ZIP 78738 right now.
The ZIP code is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a slight increase in median listing price alongside a reduction in active inventory and a stable pending ratio. While properties are moving faster than over the past year, price reductions indicate a recalibrating market.
The median listing price has shown a modest 0.2% month-over-month increase, contributing to an 8.6% rise over the past year. Active listings have decreased by 15.3% year-over-year, settling at 239 units, while new listings remain unchanged from the previous year. Properties are spending less time on the market, with median days on market at 76, a 5.0% reduction year-over-year. The share of listings with price reductions stands at 24.9%, a 4.9% decrease from the past year. The pending ratio is 0.28, reflecting a slight year-over-year decline of 1.7%. Median price per square foot registered a 1.4% increase over the past year.
With a pending ratio of 0.28 and a decrease in active listings year-over-year, inventory pressure has eased slightly. The reduction in median days on market suggests a moderately active pace of transactions, yet the notable share of price reductions indicates that price discipline is gaining importance in securing offers.
The significant spread between the median listing price of $999,000 and the average listing price of $1,449,625, combined with median price per square foot at $302, indicates a robust upper echelon within the market. The average listing price increased by 2.3% over the past year, suggesting sustained value in the higher price tiers.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 5 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Additional Metrics
New listings
48
YoY +0.0%
Pending listings
68
Pending ratio 0.28 (pending ÷ active)
Active listings
238
Total − pending
Median $ / sqft
$302
YoY +1.4%
Median sqft
3,449
Average listing price
$1,449,625
YoY +2.3%
Total listings
306
Active + pending
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- Buyer Demand Index
- 28%
- Median Days on Market
- 76 days
- Inventory YoY
- −15%
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Recent history
| Month | Median price | Active | DOM | Pending ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $999,000 | 239 | 76 | 0.28 |
| July 2026 | $997,000 | 262 | 67 | 0.25 |
| June 2026 | $995,000 | 270 | 61 | 0.31 |
| May 2026 | $1,039,450 | 257 | 52 | 0.33 |
| April 2026 | $995,000 | 233 | 46 | 0.31 |
| March 2026 | $978,500 | 208 | 40 | 0.33 |
| February 2026 | $953,223 | 152 | 55 | 0.45 |
| January 2026 | $913,126 | 140 | 89 | 0.32 |
| December 2025 | $922,913 | 144 | 88 | 0.43 |
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