South Austin Real Estate Market Trends and Price Forecasts
(Or why our home values behave the way they do, even when the rest of the city seems to be having an identity crisis.)
If you’ve been watching the South Austin real estate market and thinking “What exactly drives these prices?”, don’t worry. You’re not alone. South Austin is its own ecosystem. It marches to the beat of its own drum, wears Chacos to formal events, and somehow manages to stay one of the most desirable parts of the city even when the broader market goes a little sideways.
But after years of working these neighborhoods, I can tell you there are two major forces that dictate values and trends here.
How to Schedule Home Tours for South Austin Listings
(And how to avoid the classic mistakes that make the process way harder than it needs to be.)
For some reason, scheduling a home tour feels like it should be as simple as clicking a button and showing up. But in South Austin real estate, things are rarely that simple. We have 80s houses, 90s houses, homes with surprise add-ons, and at least three neighborhoods where the streets make no logical sense. And somewhere in the middle of all that, buyers still manage to make the same scheduling mistakes over and over again.
So let’s talk about how to do this the right way.
How to Find Affordable Houses in South Austin Neighborhoods
(Spoiler: It’s possible… if you know where to look.)
Trying to find an affordable home in South Austin can feel a little like trying to find a quiet toddler at a birthday party. Technically possible, but it requires strategy, hydration, and maybe a little luck.
South Austin is loved, competitive, full of character, and full of people trying to get into the exact same neighborhoods at the exact same time. So the big question I get is simple:
Where can you still find affordable homes around here?
Good news: they exist. Better news: I know exactly where.
Legend Oaks: Where Pricing Your Home Right Still Works (Shocking, I Know)
Legend Oaks is one of those neighborhoods people fall in love with instantly, tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, and homes that somehow feel both cozy and spacious at the same time. It’s the South Austin sweet spot. And recently, it also became the perfect example of a real estate truth I’ve been preaching for years:
Pricing. Is. Everything.
Say it louder for the sellers in the back.
The Circle C Flip That Looked Like a Supermodel… From the Inside
This weekend I was out showing homes in Circle C, six of them, to be exact, all priced between $800,000 and $1,200,000. Which means there was a lot of square footage, a lot of “wow” moments, and at least one staircase that made me wonder if I should’ve stretched beforehand.
My clients and I toured everything from classic Circle C layouts to freshly remodeled beauties. And then we found the one…
Well, almost.
Why Our Western Oaks Home Proves Real Estate Is a Long Game
When my wife and I bought our home in Western Oaks back in 2020, we snagged it for $500,000 which, at the time, felt like we had just pulled off the greatest heist in South Austin history. The house had great bones, tons of potential, and a layout that said, “Go on, remodel me. I dare you.”
Why I’m Basically the Resident Expert of South Austin Home Sales
(And Yes, I’m Owning It)
If you’ve spent any amount of time in South Austin, you already know it’s a magical place. It’s where tacos count as a major food group, every bar has a dog that may or may not be on the payroll, and people will swear their street is the best-kept secret in the city… even though it absolutely isn’t.