Austin Market Snapshot – May 2025

The Austin, Texas real estate market continued its shift toward balance in May 2025, bringing both opportunities and challenges depending on your situation. With home values stabilizing, inventory growing, and buyer leverage increasing, now is the time for strategy—not urgency. Here's a detailed look at what’s happening and what it means for you.

Key Stats – May 2025

• Median Sold Price: $630,000 (up 1.8% month-over-month)
• Average Days on Market: 27 days (up 8%)
• Months of Inventory: 5.78 months (up 6.4%)
• Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 97.4%
• Median List Price: $699,000
• Active Listings: 3,857 (up 7.7%)

What the Data Tells Us

Inventory has steadily climbed, pushing Austin closer to a balanced market (typically 6 months of supply). More homes on the market mean buyers have choices again—and sellers must price smart to stand out. While prices remain strong, the days of aggressive bidding wars are cooling.

We’re seeing a more thoughtful pace: well-presented, well-priced homes are selling within the month, but listings that overshoot the market are sitting longer. Price reductions and seller incentives are becoming common again.

Advice for Buyers & Sellers

For Buyers:

If you’re buying out of necessity—whether due to job relocation, lease expiration, or growing family—this may be a smart time to step in. You have negotiating room, inspection periods are holding, and interest rates have already been factored into home pricing. Work with an agent who knows how to read between the numbers (hi, that’s me).

For Sellers:

Staging, pricing, and prep matter more than ever. Homes under $700K are still moving, especially in desirable school zones and low-tax areas. But strategy is everything—don’t go it alone in a shifting market. Let’s review your local comps and see where your property fits best.

Bottom Line

The Austin market isn’t crashing—it’s correcting. And that creates breathing room for everyone. If you’re thinking about buying or selling in 2025, now’s the time to be informed, not pressured.

Want to Talk Strategy?

Let’s take a look at your specific neighborhood and goals. I’ll give you the data and insight to make a smart move—no pressure, just partnership. Reply to this email or book a quick call. I'm always happy to talk real estate over tacos or coffee.