Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs homes spent more time on market in September year over year

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Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs homes spent more time on market in September year over year

By Elle Bent | 5:15 PM Oct 30, 2024 CDT

House — In the 78736 ZIP code, the average time spent on the market soared by over 200%. Slight decreases were seen year over year in the 78737, 78748 and 78749 ZIP codes. (Courtesy Austin Board of Realtors)

In the 78736 ZIP code, the average time spent on the market soared by over 200%. Slight decreases were seen year over year in the 78737, 78748 and 78749 ZIP codes. (Courtesy Austin Board of Realtors)

The average days spent on the market for Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs homes saw significant increases in September 2024 compared to September 2023 in all but three of the market’s eight ZIP codes, according to data from the Austin Board of Realtors.

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In the 78736 ZIP code, the average time spent on the market soared by over 200%. Slight decreases were seen year over year in the 78737, 78748 and 78749 ZIP codes.

Median home prices saw slight decreases from September 2023 to September 2024 in all but the 78735 and 78745 ZIP codes, which saw increases.

The year-over-year change in number of homes sold varied by each ZIP code, with 78739 seeing an increase in 90% and 78745 seeing a decrease of over 30%.

In September 2024, a plurality of homes sold in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs were in the $300,000 to $499,999 price range.

By Elle Bent

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Elle joined Community Impact in November 2022 and is the editor of the Central and Southwest Austin editions of Community Impact. She previously covered Austin ISD, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and all things Dripping Springs as a reporter. Elle graduated from St. Edward's University with a degree in communication and minors in journalism and Spanish. As a student, she served as editor-in-chief at Hilltop Views. Prior to CI, she interned at Austin Woman. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @byellebent.

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Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs homes spent more time on market in September year over year

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Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs homes spent more time on market in September year over year

By Elle Bent