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May housing figures for Bastrop-Cedar Creek show a longer wait for sellers, even as the median sales price fell, according to Unlock MLS data.
The overview
In the 78602 and 78612 ZIP codes, 77 homes sold in May, up from 60 during the same month in 2025.
The median sales price fell from $384,000 to $369,990 year over year. Average price per square foot also dropped, from $202 to $195.
Homes also spent more time on the market, rising from an average of 72 days in May 2025 to 85 days in May 2026.
Zooming in
ZIP code 78602 accounted for most of the area's sales, with 53 homes sold in May—up slightly from 52 homes sold in May 2025. ZIP code 78612 saw a larger increase, with 24 homes sold in May compared with eight in May 2025.
Something to note
Median home prices declined in both ZIP codes. In 78602, the median price decreased from $375,000 to $369,750. In 78612, it dropped from $447,500 to $369,995.
Despite the lower price point, homes took longer to sell in 78602, where average days on the market increased from 66 to 82. In 78612, average days on market decreased from 123 to 93.
Most homes sold in May were priced between $300,000 and $499,999. Of the 77 homes sold across both ZIP codes, 46 fell within that range.
Another 15 homes sold for less than $299,999, while 16 homes sold for $500,000 or more.
