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Selling a Home in 78730 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows

ZIP Code Seller Guide
Northwest Austin · River Place / Lake Austin
2026

Selling a Home in 78730 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows

78730 covers River Place, Westminster Glen, and Comanche Trail. Here is what the 2026 numbers show and how to prepare before you list.

Tammy Davison, 78730 listing agent

Tammy Davison
REALTOR® · Updated

What is the 78730 Austin TX housing market like for sellers in 2026?

According to Redfin, the median sale price in 78730 was about $1.21M for the three months ending September 2026, down 9.4% from a year earlier. The median home sold in 90 days, and sellers received about 96.1% of list price. In short, homes in 78730 are selling slowly, and pricing close to recent sales matters.

Selling a Home in 78730 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows

78730 is a hilly, wooded ZIP code in northwest Austin along Lake Austin and RM 2222. River Place is its best-known community, and many homes have Hill Country views and nature preserve access. So here is what selling a home in 78730 looks like right now.

78730 market snapshot — 2026

Neighborhoods River Place, Westminster Glen, and Comanche Trail
Median sale price about $1.21M (down 9.4% year over year)
Median days on market 90 days
Sale-to-list price 96.1%
School district Leander ISD and Austin ISD, split by address

Source: Redfin 78730 housing market data, the three months ending September 2026. Medians change monthly, so use them as context rather than as a list price.

What buyers in 78730 are paying for

In River Place, these features tend to separate the homes that sell from the ones that sit:

  • Hill Country views and wooded lots
  • Trails and preserve access in River Place
  • The school assignment for the specific address
  • Access to Loop 360, RM 2222, and RM 620

Prices in 78730 are down 9.4% 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 78730 home

Start 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. Confirm and state the school district for your address. 78730 is split between Leander ISD and Austin ISD, and buyers will check.

In addition, check your home’s appraisal history on the Travis Central Appraisal District property search, since buyers often look too.

How 78730 compares to the wider Austin market

Across 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 78730 sellers compete with listings across the area, not just next door.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in 78730?

The median sale price in 78730 was about $1.21M for the three months ending September 2026, according to Redfin, down 9.4% year over year. Individual homes vary widely by neighborhood, lot, and condition.

How long does it take to sell a home in 78730?

The median home in 78730 sold in 90 days for the three months ending September 2026. A well-priced, well-presented home often sells faster than the median.

Which school district serves 78730?

78730 is split between Leander ISD and Austin ISD by address. River Place homes are often in Leander ISD, but buyers should confirm with the district for each home.

Selling a home in 78730 in 2026 means pricing to the data. The median sale price was about $1.21M for the three months ending September 2026, homes took a median of 90 days to sell, and sellers received about 96.1% of list price. Sellers who price to nearby sales and prepare well are the ones who close.

In 78730, the homes that sell are priced to today’s data and presented well from day one.

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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 78730 and nearby Austin-area ZIP codes.
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