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Live data · Austin Board of Realtors / Unlock MLS · April 2026
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ABoR Market Data · April 2026
$440K
Median Sale Price · Austin Metro
↓ 1.9% year-over-year
+2.0%
Closed Sales YoY · Metro
2,648 homes sold in April
+15.4%
Pending Sales YoY · Metro
↑ Spring momentum building
4.5 mo
City of Austin Inventory
↓ 1.4 mo YoY · tightening
$573K
City of Austin Median
↓ 3.2% vs April 2025
Market Update · April 2026
Spring Surge Is Here: Austin metro pending sales jumped 15.4% year-over-year in April 2026, and closed sales rose 2%. Inside Austin city limits, pending transactions are up 20% — inventory is tightening fast.
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Where Are Buyers Finding Value?

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Kevin's Pick
Travis County
~$500K
March 2026 median · ABoR data
↓ 4% YoY · 5,162 active listings
1,210 closed sales · pending +15.8%
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Buyer Advantage
Williamson County
$410K
March 2026 median · ABoR data
3,244 active listings · 859 closed
Round Rock · Georgetown · Cedar Park
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Value
Hays County
$381K
March 2026 median · ABoR data
Only county where prices held YoY
Kyle · Buda · San Marcos
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Affordable
Bastrop County
~$320K
Highest inventory in metro
Strong buyer negotiating leverage
Elgin · Bastrop · McDade
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ABoR / Unlock MLS Data

Austin Metro Price Trend

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Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA · Median Sale Price May 2025–April 2026
$440K
Metro Median · Apr 2026
↓ 1.9% year-over-year
+2.0%
Closed Sales YoY
2,648 homes sold
+15.4%
Pending Sales YoY
↑ Spring momentum
Inventory by County · March 2026
Bastrop County 8.5 mo
Caldwell County ~7.5 mo
Hays County ~6.2 mo
Travis County ~5.1 mo
Williamson County 4.6 mo
City of Austin 4.5 mo
Market Balance
Buyer's Market Seller's Market

Pending sales surged 15.4% in April and city-core inventory is tightening. The market is transitioning — buyers still have leverage, but the window is narrowing. Source: ABoR / Unlock MLS, April 2026.

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Austin metro median April 2026: $440,000 (ABoR/Unlock MLS)
20%
$88,000 down · Loan: $352,000
6.80%
Current avg ~6.8% (30-yr fixed, May 2026)
2.10%
Travis Co. avg ~2.1% · Williamson ~2.0%
Austin avg: $1,800–$3,000/yr
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What Smart Austin Buyers Know Right Now

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01
Spring Momentum Is Real — But the Window Is Narrowing
April 2026 pending sales surged 15.4% year-over-year, and city-core active inventory fell 24.3%. 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
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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 Near 6.8% With Room to Refinance Later
Mortgage rates are hovering around 6.8% as of May 2026. 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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