Austin's January 2025 Real Estate Statistics

AUSTIN, TEXAS ~ January 2025 housing market statistics have been released by the Austin Board of Realtors® (ABoR).

While shifts in affordability and inventory continue to shape the market, the rise in active listings indicates increased opportunities for buyers.

Let's take a closer look at the year-over-year real estate highlights for the Greater Austin MSA and Williamson County. In the Austin-Round Rock MSA:

Rising Metrics:

New listings rose by 20.6% to 3,690.
Active listings increased by 16.5% to 9,616.
Closed sales increased by 1.1% to 1,761.
Housing inventory increased by 0.9 months to 5.6 months, just below the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University's benchmark of 6 months to maintain a balanced housing market.
The average close to list price increased from 91.9% to 92.3%.
Average days on the market rose by 3 days to 84 days.

Decreasing Metrics:

The median sales price fell 4.7% to $409,765.

In Williamson County:

Rising Metrics:

Active listings rose 18.8% to 2,853.
New listings increased 12.4% to 1,114.
Average days on the market rose 3 days to 81 days.
Housing inventory rose by 0.4 months to 4.7 months, which like the greater Austin metro, is below the Te xas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University's benchmark of 6 months to maintain a balanced housing market.

Remaining The Same:

The average close to list price remained flat at 92.9%.

Decreasing Metrics:

The median sales price decreased 7.0% to 400,000.
Closed sales decreased <1% to 623.

What do these metrics indicate for those looking to make a real estate move in the Austin area?

If you're looking to purchase a home or investment property, now is a good time to take advantage of the highest levels of inventory the Austin metro has seen in more than 13 years. If you'd like to speak with my clients who have recently closed or who are under contract, they are happy to share their experience working with me. If you're looking for financing options, I can also connect you with my trusted lending network which can help you explore options at no cost and no obligation.
If you're selling you're in a solid position to make a timely move despite increased competition. Contact me and I can provide you with a complimentary, current competitive market analysis for your home. This will help you understand what your home is likely to sell for given the changing dynamics of the Central Texas real estate market.

Ready to make your next real estate move? Connect with me and let's discuss your goals and the current market conditions and set a plan to leverage both to your advantage!