Austin Real Estate in Focus:
A Detailed Market Update for August 2023

Detailed Market Insights for August 10 2023
Volume 19; Number 32

Current Active Listings: The Austin-Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) currently reports a total of 12,200 active listings. This figure shows a slight decrease from the same time last year when we had 12,239 active listings.

Inventory Levels: The Months of Inventory, based on the current level of consumption (sold properties), stands at 4.23 months. This is a 1.2x increase from last year's 3.56 months. In the City of Austin, the inventory increase is even more pronounced at 1.2x.

Pricing Trends: When it comes to pricing, the average list price for active homes in the Austin-Area MLS is $645,352, up 4.96% year over year. The average sold price this month is currently $598,016, a -2.51% decrease from last year. However, the median sold price is $442,000, showing a decrease of -7.92% year over year.

City of Austin Pricing: In the City of Austin, the median sold price last year was $585,000, and this year, it's $545,000, marking a decrease of -6.8% year over year. The average sold price to list price ratio stands at 97.75%.

Central Texas City Overview: 

Looking at the 30 cities in Central Texas:

• 10 cities (33%) have seen a month-over-month price increase.
• 19 cities (63%) have experienced a decrease.
• Year over year, 8 cities (27%) have seen a price increase, while 22 cities (73%) have seen a decrease.
• Year to date, 12 cities have gone up in the median price, and 18 have gone down.

Zip Code Analysis

When we look at the 75 zip codes in Central Texas:

• 30 zip codes (40%) have seen a month-over-month price increase.
  
• 42 zip codes (56%) have seen a decrease.
• Year over year, 19 zip codes (25%) have seen a price increase, while 56 zip codes (75%) have seen a decrease.
• Year to date, 32 zip codes have gone up in the median price, while 43 have gone down.
• From the peak in the past 12 months, 0 zip codes have gone up in price, and 71 have decreased.

Sold Properties Analysis

When looking at properties that sold at, over, and under the list price, so far this month:

• 62.72% of all sold properties sold under the list price, last month, it was 62.37%.
• 21.78% sold at list price, last month it was 22.08%.
• 15.51% of all sold properties sold over the list price, last month it was 15.55%.
• In January 2023, this figure was 9.71%.

These statistics provide a snapshot of the current state of the Austin real estate market. Whether you're considering buying or selling, understanding these trends can help you make informed decisions. As always, our team is here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Stay tuned for our next update, and remember, whether you're buying or selling, Team Price is here to help! Please note: All statistics are based on data available at the time of publishing. Please contact us for the most current market information.

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