Central Texas home sales show steady momentum headed into spring selling season
AUSTIN, Texas — According to the March and 2026-Q1 Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS, the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA closed out the first quarter of 2026 with renewed market activity, with March data signaling a notable shift in buyer engagement. In March, the median home price reached $426,220—the lowest March median price since 2021—creating a more accessible entry point for buyers after several years of rapid price growth. Closed sales rose to 2,593 transactions, up 0.5% year over year, while pending sales climbed 15.4% to 3,357 transactions, reflecting increased buyer activity and forward-looking demand.
Across the first quarter of 2026, the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA reflected a market recalibrating in real time. The median home price declined 3.4% to $415,300 while active listings rose 4.5% to 33,751 homes, bringing months of inventory to 5.5 and expanding options for buyers across the region. This combination of pricing and growing inventory signals more balanced conditions, with buyers gaining flexibility as sellers adjust to a more deliberate pace of demand.
Vaike O’Grady, market research advisor at Unlock MLS, said the quarterly data tells only part of the story, with March marking a clear transition in market activity.
“What the quarterly figures don’t show is the shift we saw in market activity from February to March. Despite the uncertainty of the global geopolitical environment and higher interest rates, the Central Texas market is settling into a more typical pattern of activity. Double-digit month-over-month increases in pending and closed sales indicate that buyers are out there and making moves when the price is right. At the same time, we’re seeing a window open for buyers who have been priced out in previous years, especially first-time homebuyers, as more attainable pricing creates new opportunities to enter the market with greater confidence.”
John Crowe, 2026 Unlock MLS and ABoR president, underscored the importance of staying informed and working with professionals who understand the local market dynamics and bring MLS data intelligence and marketing tools to every transaction. “As activity picks up, we’re seeing a market that rewards preparation and strategy. Buyers and sellers who are informed and working with Unlock MLS agents are better positioned to navigate opportunities as they emerge. This is a market where timing and pricing matter, and having the right guidance can make all the difference in finding the right property and closing quickly.”
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA
Q1 2026 - For Sale
6,186 – Residential homes sold, 1.8% less than Q1 2025.
$415,300 – Median price for residential homes, 3.4% less than Q1 2025.
12,322 – New home listings on the market, 2.3% less than Q1 2025.
33,751 – Active home listings on the market, 4.5% more than Q1 2025.
8,110 – Pending sales, 10.9% more than Q1 2025.
5.5 – Months of inventory, 0.3 months more than Q1 2025.
$3,410,000,000 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 3.9% less than Q1 2025.
92.6% – Average close to list price, compared to 93.3% in Q1 2025.
March 2026 - For Sale
2,593 – Residential homes sold, 0.5% more than March 2025.
$426,220 – Median price for residential homes, 3.0% less than March 2025.
5,009 – New home listings on the market, 3.8% less than March 2025.
10,867 – Active home listings on the market, 8.9% less than March 2025.
3,357 – Pending sales, 15.4% more than March 2025.
5.5 – Months of inventory, 0.8 more than March 2025.
$1,472,720,680 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 2.0% less than March 2025.
92.8% – Average close to list price, compared to 94.0% in March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
2,746 – Closed leases, 10.5% more than March 2025.
$2,000 – Median price for rent, 7.0% less than March 2025.
3,240 – New lease listings on the market, 13.0% more than March 2025.
3,811 – Active lease listings on the market, 0.3% more than March 2025.
3,001 – Pending sales, 13.9% more than March 2025.
1.9 – Months of inventory, 0.1 months more than March 2025.
$6,106,682 – Total dollar volume of leases, 2.7% more than March 2025.
96.4% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.7% in March 2025.
City of Austin
March 2026 - For Sale
900 – Residential homes sold, 2.9% more than March 2025.
$550,000 – Median price for residential homes, 6.8% less than March 2025.
1,927 – New home listings on the market, 9.5% less than March 2025.
3,653 – Active home listings on the market, 17.8% less than March 2025.
1,077 – Pending sales, 10.5% more than March 2025.
5.4 – Months of inventory, 0.3 more than March 2025.
$687,620,905 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 1.5% more than March 2025.
93.8% – Average close to list price, flat compared to March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
1,490 – Closed leases, 24.4% more than March 2025.
$2,025 – Median price for rent, 10.0% less than March 2025.
1,707 – New lease listings on the market, 18.8% more than March 2025.
1,982– Active lease listings on the market, 2.1% more than March 2025.
1,546 – Pending sales, 20.2% more than March 2025.
2.3 – Months of inventory, 0.2 months more than March 2025.
$3,474,111 – Total dollar volume of leases, 10.9% more than March 2025.
96.0% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.5% in March 2025.
Travis County
March 2026 - For Sale
1,210 – Residential homes sold, 4.0% more than March 2025.
$499,000 – Median price for residential homes, 4.0% less than March 2025.
2,549 – New home listings on the market, 4.5% less than March 2025.
5,162 – Active home listings on the market, 12.0% less than March 2025.
1,483 – Pending sales, 15.9% more than March 2025.
5.9 – Months of inventory, 0.8 months more than March 2025.
$836,586,858 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 0.3% more than March 2025.
93.4% – Average close to list price, compared to 93.9% in March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
1,649 – Closed leases, 21.1% more than March 2025.
$2,000 – Median price for rent, 9.1% less than March 2025.
1,961 – New lease listings on the market, 19.2% more than March 2025.
2,354 – Active lease listings on the market, 2.3% more than March 2025.
1,767 – Pending sales, 21.9% more than March 2025.
2.3 – Months of inventory, 0.2 months more than March 2025.
$3,814,605 – Total dollar volume of leases, 8.0% more than March 2025.
96.0% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.6% in March 2025.
Williamson County
March 2026 - For Sale
859 – Residential homes sold, 1.2% more than March 2025.
$410,000 – Median price for residential homes, 1.9% less than March 2025.
1,531 – New home listings on the market, 1.8% less than March 2025.
3,244 – Active home listings on the market, 8.1% less than March 2025.
1,153 – Pending sales, 16.1% more than March 2025.
4.6 – Months of inventory, 0.4 months more than March 2025.
$402,658,786 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 0.3% less than March 2025.
92.7% – Average close to list price, compared to 94.7% in March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
800 – Closed leases, 2.1% less than March 2025.
$2,000 – Median price for rent, 4.8% less than March 2025.
879 – New lease listings on the market, 2.5% less than March 2025.
976 – Active lease listings on the market, 9.1% less than March 2025.
940 – Pending sales, 8.2% more than March 2025.
1.4 – Months of inventory, 0.1 months less than March 2025.
$1,696,205 – Total dollar volume of leases, 4.0% less than March 2025.
97.3% – Average close to list price, compared to 97.0% in March 2025.
Hays County
March 2026 - For Sale
368 – Residential homes sold, 6.1% less than March 2025.
$381,250 – Median price for residential homes, 0.8% more than March 2025.
648 – New home listings on the market, 5.8% less than March 2025.
1,565 – Active home listings on the market, 10.1% less than March 2025.
511 – Pending sales, 12.6% more than March 2025.
5.3 – Months of inventory, 0.8 months more than March 2025.
$176,806,333 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 9.5% less than March 2025.
92.5% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.9% March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
221 – Closed leases, 8.7% less than March 2025.
$1,995 – Median price for rent, 2.3% more than March 2025.
290 – New lease listings on the market, 32.4% more than March 2025.
336 – Active lease listings on the market, 4.0% more than March 2025.
223 – Pending sales, 10.4% less than March 2025.
1.7 – Months of inventory, flat compared to March 2025.
$457,260 – Total dollar volume of leases, 11.4% less than March 2025.
96.9% – Average close to list price, compared to 95.9% in March 2025.
Bastrop County
March 2026 - For Sale
114 – Residential homes sold, 15.6% less than March 2025.
$330,000 – Median price for residential homes, 8.3% less than March 2025.
212 – New home listings on the market, 8.6% less than March 2025.
708 – Active home listings on the market, 10.6% more than March 2025.
154 – Pending sales, 16.7% more than March 2025.
8.5 – Months of inventory, 3.4 months more than March 2025.
$42,734,539 – Total dollar volume of homes sold, 23.3% less than March 2025.
90.1% – Average close to list price, compared to 93.5% in March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
46 – Closed leases, 7.0% more than March 2025.
$2,000 – Median price for rent, flat compared to March 2025.
79 – New lease listings on the market, 11.3% more than March 2025.
100 – Active lease listings on the market, 38.9% more than March 2025.
45 – Pending sales, 2.2% less than March 2025.
3.1 – Months of inventory, 1.1 months more than March 2025.
$90,248 – Total dollar volume of leases, 2.0% less than March 2025.
95.2% – Average close to list price, compared to 96.5% in March 2025.
Caldwell County
March 2026 - For Sale
42 – Residential homes sold, 5.0% more than March 2025.
$277,500 – Median price for residential homes, 15.5% less than March 2025.
69 – New home listings on the market, 11.3% more than March 2025.
188 – Active home listings on the market, 23.7% more than March 2025.
56 – Pending sales, 9.8% more than March 2025.
6.3 – Months of inventory, 1.8 months more than March 2025.
$13,934,164– Total dollar volume of homes sold, 3.0% more than March 2025.
89.1% – Average close to list price, compared to 92.7% in March 2025.
March 2026 - For Lease
30 – Closed leases, 36.4% more than March 2025.
$1,625 – Median price for rent, 9.4% less than March 2025.
31 – New lease listings on the market, 3.3% more than March 2025.
45 – Active lease listings on the market, 60.7% more than March 2025.
26 – Pending sales, 23.8% more than March 2025.
2.8 – Months of inventory, 1.5 months more than March 2025.
$48,364 – Total dollar volume of leases, 30.6% more than March 2025.
95.1% – Average close to list price, compared to 97.8% in March 2025.
For more information or to download the March and Q1 2026 Central Texas Housing Market Report, visit UnlockMLS.com/Stats.
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