Less homes sold in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to Unlock MLS data.
The details
All eight ZIP codes in the market saw a decrease in homes sold year over year, with 78739 seeing the greatest decrease.
The market saw a 21.8% decrease in closed sales in January 2026 compared to 2025. Additionally, there was a 10% decrease in new home listings for January, an almost 3% decrease in the number of homes under contract and a 16% decrease in the total dollar volume sold, according to Unlock MLS data.
What else?
The average home sales price, however, increased year over year. The 78737 ZIP code saw the highest increase in price by almost 29%. The median sales price for the market increased from $568,000 in January 2025 to $590,000 in January 2026.
A plurality of homes sold in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs were in the $300,000 to $499,999 price range in January 2026. This is similar to December 2025, as previously reported by Community Impact.
The average number of days spent on the market decreased slightly in the market, from 83 in 2025 to 76 in 2026.
