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Central Austin · University / Hyde Park 2026 Selling a Home in 78705 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows 78705 covers West Campus, North University, Heritage, and the south edge of Hancock. Here is what the 2026 numbers show and how to prepare before you list.
Tammy Davison
REALTOR® · Updated What is the 78705 Austin TX housing market like for sellers in 2026? According to Redfin, the median sale price in 78705 was about $292K for August 2026, down 5.2% from a year earlier. The median home sold in 85 days, and sellers received about 95.3% of list price. In short, homes in 78705 are selling slowly, and pricing close to recent sales matters.
78705 surrounds the University of Texas at Austin, from West Campus across Guadalupe Street to North University. Most sales are condos, and many buyers are investors or parents buying for a student. So here is what selling a home in 78705 looks like right now. 78705 market snapshot — 2026
Source: Redfin 78705 housing market data, August 2026. Medians change monthly, so use them as context rather than as a list price. What buyers in 78705 are paying forIn the University area, these features tend to separate the homes that sell from the ones that sit:
Prices in 78705 are down 5.2% from a year ago. As a result, buyers have more room to negotiate, and homes priced to last year’s market tend to sit. What to do before listing your 78705 homeStart with a comparative market analysis built on closed sales near your home, not the whole ZIP code. Then fix the items an inspector is likely to flag. If your unit is leased, share the lease terms and rent history up front. Investors buying in 78705 price homes on rental income. In addition, check your home’s appraisal history on the Travis Central Appraisal District property search, since buyers often look too. How 78705 compares to the wider Austin marketAcross the City of Austin, the September 2026 median close price was $570,958, up 4.2% year over year, according to the Unlock MLS September 2026 report. The city had 5.4 months of inventory, which gives buyers choices. So 78705 sellers compete with listings across the area, not just next door. Frequently asked questionsSelling a home in 78705 in 2026 means pricing to the data. The median sale price was about $292K for August 2026, homes took a median of 85 days to sell, and sellers received about 95.3% of list price. Sellers who price to nearby sales and prepare well are the ones who close. In 78705, the homes that sell are priced to today’s data and presented well from day one. Get a 78705 market analysis from Tammy DavisonA no-cost CMA using actual closed sales near your home in 78705. Platinum Top 500 2021–2024. Diamond Club $10M+ 2021–2024. Top Agent Network Austin Top 1%. Tammy Davison — REALTOR® | Realty Austin | Compass RE TexasPlatinum Top 500 2021–2024 · Diamond Club $10M+ 2021–2024 · Top Agent Network Austin Top 1%. Active in 78705 and nearby Austin-area ZIP codes.
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