Austin TX Real Estate Market Report 2026 | Kevin McAfee
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Live data · Austin Board of Realtors / Unlock MLS · May 2026
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Kevin McAfee
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ABoR Market Data · May 2026
$440K
Median Sale Price · Austin Metro
↓ 0.9% year-over-year
2,953
Homes Sold · Metro
Closed sales across the MSA in May
+14.3%
Pending Sales YoY · Metro
3,310 pending sales · momentum holding
4.4 mo
City of Austin Inventory
↓ 1.2 mo YoY · tightening
$595K
City of Austin Median
↑ 0.5% vs May 2025
Market Update · May 2026
Spring Momentum Carries Into Summer: Austin metro pending sales jumped 14.3% year-over-year in May 2026, with 3,310 transactions. Inside Austin city limits, pending sales rose 15.9% and closed sales climbed 4.6% — inventory keeps tightening.
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Where Are Buyers Finding Value?

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Buyer Advantage
Williamson County
$406K
May 2026 median · ABoR data
3,722 active listings · 1,063 closed
Round Rock · Georgetown · Cedar Park
Value
Hays County
$390K
May 2026 median · ABoR data
↑ 1.6% YoY — only county posting a gain
Kyle · Buda · San Marcos
Affordable
Bastrop County
$350K
May 2026 median · ABoR data
Flat YoY · 719 active listings
Elgin · Bastrop · McDade
ABoR / Unlock MLS Data

Austin Metro Price Trend

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Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA · Median Sale Price Jun 2025–May 2026
$440K
Metro Median · May 2026
↓ 0.9% year-over-year
2,953
Homes Sold · Metro
Closed across the MSA in May
+14.3%
Pending Sales YoY
3,310 pending transactions
Inventory by County · May 2026
Bastrop County 6.4 mo
Caldwell County ~4.9 mo
Hays County ~4.7 mo
Travis County ~4.5 mo
City of Austin 4.4 mo
Williamson County 4.2 mo
Market Balance
Buyer's Market Seller's Market

Pending sales surged 14.3% in May and inventory across the metro narrowed to roughly 4.2–4.7 months in most counties. Buyers still have leverage, but conditions are normalizing fast and the window is closing. Source: ABoR / Unlock MLS, May 2026.

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Austin metro median May 2026: $440,000 (ABoR/Unlock MLS)
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$88,000 down · Loan: $352,000
6.50%
Current avg ~6.5% (30-yr fixed, Freddie Mac, mid-June 2026)
2.10%
Travis Co. avg ~2.1% · Williamson ~2.0%
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2026 Buyer's Guide

What Smart Austin Buyers Know Right Now

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01
Spring Momentum Is Carrying Into Summer
May 2026 pending sales surged 14.3% year-over-year metro-wide, and city-core active inventory fell 24.5%. Buyers who have been waiting for the floor are finding it may already be here, especially in established Austin neighborhoods where competition is returning.
02
Get Pre-Approved Before You Search
Even in a softening market, well-priced homes move quickly. Sellers still expect serious offers backed by a pre-approval letter. Kevin can connect you with Austin lenders at no cost or obligation.
03
Factor in Property Tax — It's Significant
Texas has no state income tax, but Travis County property taxes average ~2.1%. On a $440K home that's ~$770/mo. Always model the full monthly cost. The mortgage calculator above includes this automatically.
04
Rates Have Eased Toward the Mid-6% Range
Mortgage rates have settled to around 6.5% as of mid-June 2026, per Freddie Mac. Buying at today's lower prices positions you to refinance if rates drop further — locking in a better equity starting point than waiting for rate cuts that may not come quickly.
05
Always Check Flood Zone Status
Travis County has complex FEMA flood maps, especially near Barton Creek, Bull Creek, and Shoal Creek. Flood insurance can add $1,500–$4,000/year. Kevin verifies flood status on every property he represents.
06
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In Texas, sellers traditionally pay buyer agent commissions. Working with Kevin gives you expert local guidance, off-market access, and seasoned negotiation at no direct cost to you as a buyer.
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