October 2025 Austin Housing Market Update
The Austin metro real‑estate market wrapped up October with a continuation of seasonal moderation and some further shifts in the buyer‑seller dynamic. Inventory continues to rise and buyers are seeing more negotiating leverage. While sales volume has softened year‑over‑year, average pricing remains surprisingly steady.
Here are some of the most interesting takeaways from October’s data:
Key Trends
Total sales were down ≈ 9.6% year‑over‑year, with ~2,238 closings across the 5‑county metro.
The median sold price edged up ~1.4% to about $439,000 compared to October 2024.
Months of inventory rose to approximately 5.3 months, moving the market closer to balance between buyers and sellers.
Active inventory increased to 16,443 listings, up ~14.9% from last year.
Within the luxury segment (homes $1M+): sales rose ~18.5% year‑over‑year, while the median price dipped ~3.3% to ~$1.325M.
Average & Median Sold Price Summary
Average and median sold prices have held steady (rather than dropped sharply), which aligns with the market settling into a more balanced state rather than a strong seller’s market.
Median Sold Price: ~$439,000
Average Sold Price: ~$600,190 (approximate)
New Listings, Pending Sales, and Market Dynamics
New listings and active inventory are rising; sellers are returning, but absorption is slower.
Pending sales are down compared to a year ago in many segments, indicating buyer caution despite more choice.
Broader Economic & Market Indicators
With inventory rising and days on market lengthening, negotiation power is shifting toward buyers.
The market is transitioning away from the frenzied seller‑advantage environment of recent years, and heading toward a more balanced (or slightly buyer‑leaning) phase.
If You’re a Buyer
You’ve got better options right now and fewer bidding wars than in the recent past. Prices aren’t collapsing, but they’re not skyrocketing either—so you may have more leverage.
More homes available → more negotiating room.
Steady median pricing means you’re not necessarily paying a premium for “panic” conditions.
For luxury buyers (>$1M), especially above ~$1.4M, inventory is higher and sellers are more open to negotiation.
If You’re a Seller
The market is still moving, and pricing is holding—but the pace has slowed. It’s more important than ever to price realistically, market well, and act decisively.
Homes priced correctly and presented well are still selling.
Over‑priced listings or those needing major updates may face longer wait times or required price reductions.
If your home is in the luxury tier (especially $1.4M+), the market is more segmented—execution and marketing matter.
The Austin metro housing market in October 2025 is not the red‑hot seller’s market of a few years ago—but it’s also not crashing. Instead, it’s stabilizing and shifting toward a more balanced state. For buyers, this means more opportunities and better negotiation power. For sellers, it means staying sharp on pricing and marketing strategy.