The Austin and Central Texas residential real estate market has undergone a dramatic shift over the past four years. Using Austin ABOR MLS data from 2022 through 2025, we can clearly see the transition from an overheated seller’s market to a more balanced — and at times buyer-friendly — environment. Below is a closer look at key indicators, with a year-over-year comparison of the most recent data.
Year-over-Year Comparison: December 2025 vs. Prior Years
In December 2025, the median sales price reached $435,000, compared to $450,000 in December 2024 and $457,426 in December 2022. This represents a modest rebound from 2024 but remains meaningfully below the market peak of late 2022.
Closed sales in December 2025 totaled 2,514 transactions, up from 2,303 in December 2024 and slightly above 2,435 in December 2022, indicating renewed buyer engagement despite higher inventory levels.
Sales dollar volume climbed to $1.43 billion, improving from