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West Austin · Bee Cave / Lakeway 2026 Selling a Home in 78738 Austin TX — What the 2026 Market Shows 78738 covers Spanish Oaks, Flintrock Falls, Falconhead, Lake Pointe, Sweetwater, and parts of Lakeway and Bee Cave. Here is what the 2026 numbers show and how to prepare before you list.
Tammy Davison
REALTOR® · Updated What is the 78738 Austin TX housing market like for sellers in 2026? According to Redfin, the median sale price in 78738 was about $965K for the three months ending September 2026, up 15.9% from a year earlier. The median home sold in 77 days, and sellers received about 97.3% of list price. In short, homes in 78738 are selling slowly, and pricing close to recent sales matters.
78738 covers Bee Cave and western Lakeway along SH 71 and RM 620. It includes gated golf communities like Spanish Oaks and Flintrock Falls, along with the Hill Country Galleria area. So here is what selling a home in 78738 looks like right now. 78738 market snapshot — 2026
Source: Redfin 78738 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 78738 are paying forIn Lakeway and Bee Cave, these features tend to separate the homes that sell from the ones that sit:
Prices in 78738 are up 15.9% from a year ago. Even so, buyers compare every listing to recent sales, so overpricing still costs time. What to do before listing your 78738 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. Collect your HOA and community documents early. Many 78738 homes are in gated communities, and buyers want to see dues, rules, and amenities. In addition, check your home’s appraisal history on the Travis Central Appraisal District property search, since buyers often look too. How 78738 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 78738 sellers compete with listings across the area, not just next door. Frequently asked questionsSelling a home in 78738 in 2026 means pricing to the data. The median sale price was about $965K for the three months ending September 2026, homes took a median of 77 days to sell, and sellers received about 97.3% of list price. Sellers who price to nearby sales and prepare well are the ones who close. In 78738, the homes that sell are priced to today’s data and presented well from day one. Get a 78738 market analysis from Tammy DavisonA no-cost CMA using actual closed sales near your home in 78738. 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 78738 and nearby Austin-area ZIP codes.
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