George Wang
Broker/ Realtor®
Texas Fortune Realty
P O Box 160371
Austin, TX 78716
Phone: (512)694-6060
WeChat: GeorgeWangAustin
Email: GeorgeWang3@gmail.com
TREC #605970
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The Williamson County residential real estate market has seen a dynamic few years, marked by price fluctuations, inventory build-up, and evolving market activity. Using data from the Austin Board of Realtors MLS, we examine the latest trends from May 2025 and compare them to the same period in 2024 and 2023, while analyzing key market metrics including median sales price, closed sales, months of inventory, and new listings.
Year-Over-Year Comparison: May 2025 vs May 2024 & May 2023
Let’s compare May metrics from the past three years:
MetricMay 2023May 2024May 2025Median Sales Price$439,990$435,000$425,000Closed Sales1,1131,0001,024Sales Dollar Volume (B)0.5590.4900.495Months of Inventory2.83.94.4New Listings1,3871,6221,841Active Listings2,5303,3754,377 Key Takeaways: Median price dropped 3.4% from May 2023 and 2.3% from May 2024. Closed sales increased slightly this year but remain below 2023 levels. Inventory and listings have significantly increased, suggesting a more buyer-friendly market. Median Sales Price Trend: Gradual Decline Since 2022
The median sale price
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As we wrap up the first half of 2025, Travis County’s residential real estate market continues to shift under the weight of interest rate changes, affordability pressures, and inventory fluctuations. We analyzed data for May from the past three years to track how key metrics have evolved and what trends are emerging across the market.
Year-over-Year Market Comparison – May 2025 vs May 2024 and May 2023 MetricMay 2023May 2024May 2025% Change 2024–2025% Change 2023–2025Median Sale Price$537,000$555,000$525,000-5.4%-2.2%Closed Sales1,6331,3081,328+1.5%-18.7%Sales Volume (B$)1.190.9650.971+0.6%-18.4%Months of Inventory3.65.65.8+3.6%+61.1%New Listings2,2562,6112,780+6.5%+23.2%
The May 2025 data paints a picture of a softening market in terms of price, while sales volume and transaction count have stabilized compared to last year. Inventory is building up — now at 5.8 months — signaling increased buyer leverage.
Median Sale Price Trend: Plateauing After Pandemic Spike
Travis County’s median sale price hit a peak of $659,000 in May 2022 and has generally trended
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The Central Texas housing market has seen dramatic shifts over the past three years. From record-high prices in 2022 to increasing inventory and shifting buyer behavior in 2025, we break down the key trends driving Austin’s real estate landscape. Let’s dive into year-over-year comparisons, price movement, inventory changes, and sales dynamics.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison: May 2025 vs. Prior Years
Here’s a look at May over the past three years:
YearMedian PriceClosed SalesInventoryNew Listings2022$550,0003,6331.25,2312023$467,5003,4113.44,5452024$459,4502,9684.95,2432025$449,9003,0215.05,716 Prices have dropped by ~18% from May 2022 to May 2025. Closed sales rebounded slightly in 2025 after a dip in 2024, but remain below 2022 levels. Inventory has increased over 4x since 2022, a massive change that marks a shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market. New listings continue to grow, suggesting seller confidence despite softening prices. 2. Median Sales Price Trend
The median sale price peaked in Spring 2022, hovered near $550,000, then
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The Williamson County residential real estate market continues to show subtle but important shifts as we enter Q2 of 2025. Drawing from Austin ABOR MLS data, we explore how the market has evolved by comparing April 2025 with the same month in 2024 and 2023. Let’s break down the trends and key takeaways across median sale prices, inventory, sales volume, and listings.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison (April 2025 vs. April 2024 and 2023) MetricApril 2023April 2024April 2025YoY % Change (2025 vs 2024)YoY % Change (2025 vs 2023)Median Sale Price$445,000$435,000$435,920+0.2%-2.1%Closed Sales919939817-13.0%-11.1%Sales Dollar Volume ($B)0.4570.4580.400-12.7%-12.5%Months of Inventory2.63.44.8+41.2%+84.6%New Listings124715181734+14.2%+39.0%Active Listings234629363869+31.8%+64.9% 2. Median Sale Price Trend: Plateauing After Pandemic Boom
The median sale price for Williamson County in April 2025 is $435,920, a negligible increase of 0.2% from April 2024 and a 2.1% decline from April 2023. This suggests the once-red-hot price growth from 2020 to mid-2022 has completely cooled.
Observed Trend: After peaking
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As of April 2025, the Travis County residential real estate market, according to Austin ABOR MLS data, continues to evolve against the backdrop of rising inventory and stabilizing prices. Here’s a breakdown of recent trends and how they compare year-over-year and over the past three years.
1. Year-over-Year Comparison (April)
Let’s examine April over the past three years:
YearMedian Sale PriceClosed SalesSales Dollar Volume (B)Months of InventoryNew ListingsActive Listings2023$537,5001,167$0.839B3.32,0473,9752024$540,1851,260$0.943B4.82,5855,5072025$520,0001,142$0.815B6.02,9236,791
Insights:
Price: The median sale price dropped slightly in 2025 (−3.8% from 2024), suggesting a mild softening of the market. Sales Activity: Closed sales were down from last year, and dollar volume followed suit, indicating a pullback in buyer demand. Inventory: A significant rise in months of inventory (up to 6.0) shows a transition toward a buyer’s market. Supply: New and active listings have grown, signaling more seller participation and longer time on the market. 2. Median Sale Price Trend
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The Austin residential real estate market continues to evolve amid shifting economic conditions and buyer sentiments. Using data sourced from Austin ABOR MLS, we’ve analyzed key indicators from April 2025 and compared them year-over-year with April 2024 and April 2023. Below, we dive into the trends for median sale price, inventory, sales volume, closed sales, and new listings to provide a clear picture of where the market stands and where it may be heading.
1. Year-Over-Year Comparison for April YearMedian Sale PriceClosed SalesSales Volume (B)Months of InventoryNew ListingsActive Listings2025$450,0002,484$1.48B5.65,71013,3512024$469,9982,708$1.64B4.35,13110,8082023$466,7052,611$1.54B3.24,1158,285 2. Median Sale Price Trend
While the median sale price peaked in mid-2022, it has been generally declining since then, reflecting buyer pushback in a high-interest-rate environment. From a high of $550,000 in April–May 2022, the price has decreased to $450,000 in April 2025.
This downward trend indicates increasing buyer price sensitivity and suggests opportunities for more negotiation in the
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The real estate market in Williamson County continues to evolve, and March 2025’s numbers offer a revealing snapshot of current trends. Let’s dive into a year-over-year comparison with March 2024 and March 2023, and examine important market indicators like median sales price, months of inventory, closed sales, and new listings to understand where the market stands — and where it might be headed.
1. Year-Over-Year Comparison: March 2025 vs March 2024 & 2023 MetricMarch 2023March 2024March 2025Median Sales Price$425,000$420,000$418,000Closed Sales973869818Sales Dollar Volume (Billion $)0.4730.4190.387Months of Inventory2.63.04.3New Listings124213981550Active Listings236625933432Average Days on Market827576
Key takeaways:
Prices: The median sales price has gradually dipped from $425K (2023) → $420K (2024) → $418K (2025). Sales Volume: Closed sales dropped each year, reflecting weakening buyer activity. Inventory: Months of inventory rose significantly, signaling a market shift toward buyers. Listings: New listings increased year-over-year, but with slower sales, total active listings have also surged. 2.
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As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, it’s time to zoom into March — a pivotal month in the real estate cycle — and take a deep dive into how the Travis Couty real estate market has evolved over the past three years. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening with median sale prices, inventory levels, closed sales, and more, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, and investors.
March Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2024 vs 2023) MetricMarch 2023March 2024March 2025YoY Change (2024– 2025)Median Sales Price$514,900$510,000$529,950▲ +3.9%Closed Sales1,2621,1901,117▼ -6.1%Sales Volume ($B)$0.851B$0.828B$0.807B▼ -2.5%Months of Inventory3.14.15.3▲ +1.2New Listings2,2502,3202,658▲ +14.6%Active Listings3,7754,6955,735▲ +22.1% Key Takeaways: Prices have rebounded after a dip in 2024, with a 3.9% increase YoY. Sales activity is cooling, with a consistent drop in closed sales over the last two years. Inventory continues to rise, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced or even buyer-favored market. Homes are
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As the spring selling season kicks off, the March 2025 housing market data from the Abor MLS offers a clear picture of how the residential market is evolving across Central Texas. We’re diving into a detailed year-over-year comparison and several key metrics to understand what buyers, sellers, and investors should be aware of.
March 2025 Austin MSA Real Estate Market Statistics 1. Median Sale Price: Softening Slightly
The median sale price dipped ever so slightly from $450,000 in March 2024 to $446,000 in March 2025, continuing a gentle downward trend that started after the peak of the market in 2022 ($521,100 in March). Over two years, the price has dropped by about 14.4%. This signals a continued market correction following the rapid price growth during the pandemic years.
Austin Round Rock MSA Housing Median Price Trend
📌 Takeaway: Prices are stabilizing, giving buyers a bit more leverage.
2. Months
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The Williamson County real estate market has seen notable changes over the past few years. This analysis explores the latest trends by comparing data from January and February 2025 with the same months in previous years. Additionally, we examine key indicators, including median sale price, months of inventory, closed sales, and new listings, supported by detailed trend charts.
Year-Over-Year Comparison January 2025 vs. January 2024 & January 2023 Median Sales Price: Decreased to $400,000 in January 2025 from $429,000 in January 2024 and $437,500 in January 2023.Closed Sales: Increased to 623 in January 2025, compared to 607 in January 2024 but lower than 556 in January 2023.Months of Inventory: Increased significantly to 4.7 months in January 2025 from 2.6 in January 2024 and 2.5 in January 2023.New Listings: Increased to 1,114 in January 2025 compared to 992 in January 2024 and 892 in January 2023. February 2025 vs. February
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