78749 Market Review: A Strong Start to the Year
Derek Peterson Derek Peterson

78749 Market Review: A Strong Start to the Year

78749 continues to show why it’s one of the most stable and desirable zip codes in South Austin. As of the end of January, we’re looking at 40 active listings, 21 homes under contract or pending, and 15 closed sales year to date. That level of activity tells a pretty clear story. Homes are still moving, but buyers are being selective and pricing matters more than ever.

So far this year, the median closed price in 78749 sits around $540,000, with an average sale price just under $537,000. Homes are selling at roughly 99.5% of list price, which is notable when you compare it to national averages hovering closer to 97–98%. That spread may sound small, but it signals confidence. Buyers here are still willing to pay close to asking when homes are priced correctly and well positioned. 78749 January stats

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78749: My Favorite Zip Code in South Austin
Derek Peterson Derek Peterson

78749: My Favorite Zip Code in South Austin

I live in 78749. I’ve lived here since I moved to Austin. And I’m not leaving.

If 78748 is a Kia, 78749 is a Lexus. Not flashy. Not loud. Just incredibly reliable. The kind of place you can drive for the rest of your life and never feel like you need to “upgrade.”

It’s comfortable. It’s practical. It’s quietly elite.

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