ZIP 78738 · Austin, TX

Austin, TX

Monthly housing intelligence for ZIP 78738, Austin, TX. As of the latest 2026 data.

Cooling

Median Listing

$999,000
+8.6% YoY

Active Listings

239
-15.3% YoY

Days on Market

76
-5.0% YoY

Price Reduced

24.9%
-4.9% YoY

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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.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$999K+0.2% MoM

Active Inventory

239-15.3% YoY

Days on Market

76-5.0% YoY

Sold Score™

44-1.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 5 months

44
Apr 26Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Dec 25Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Dec 25Feb 26Mar 26May 26Jun 26Aug 26

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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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
28%
Median Days on Market
76 days
Inventory YoY
−15%

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Recent history

MonthMedian priceActiveDOMPending ratio
August 2026$999,000239760.28
July 2026$997,000262670.25
June 2026$995,000270610.31
May 2026$1,039,450257520.33
April 2026$995,000233460.31
March 2026$978,500208400.33
February 2026$953,223152550.45
January 2026$913,126140890.32
December 2025$922,913144880.43
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