Selling a Home in 78736 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows

Selling a Home in 78736 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows

78736 covers Oak Hill, Covered Bridge, and Scenic Brook. Here is what the 2026 numbers show and how to prepare before you list.

What is the 78736 Austin TX housing market like for sellers in 2026?

According to Redfin, the median sale price in 78736 was about $530K for the three months ending June 2026, down 15.2% from a year earlier. The median home sold in 48 days, and sellers received about 98.4% of list price. In short, homes in 78736 are selling at a steady pace, and pricing close to recent sales matters.

78736 market snapshot — 2026

Source: Redfin 78736 housing market data, the three months ending June 2026. Medians change monthly, so use them as context rather than as a list price.

What buyers in 78736 are paying for

In Oak Hill, these features tend to separate the homes that sell from the ones that sit:

• Larger lots and a quieter setting
• Access to US 290 and SH 71
• Updated homes that do not need major work
• A short drive to Dripping Springs and the Hill Country

Prices in 78736 are down 15.2% 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 78736 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. Have records ready for your septic system or well if you have one. Some 78736 homes are on larger lots outside city utilities.

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

How 78736 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 78736 sellers compete with listings across the area, not just next door.

Frequently asked questions

Selling a home in 78736 in 2026 means pricing to the data. The median sale price was about $530K for the three months ending June 2026, homes took a median of 48 days to sell, and sellers received about 98.4% of list price. Sellers who price to nearby sales and prepare well are the ones who close.

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