Find the latest Austin, Texas real estate news here. In May, the median home price across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA dropped 1.6% year-over-year to $449,900, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. While closed sales in the MSA were down 3.8% year-over-year to 3,021 sales, inventory was up 17.4%, equating to 5.0 months of available homes. Despite modest declines in sales and prices, the Austin real estate market showed signs of resilience as pending sales climbed 16.1% to 4,515—the strongest month of the year so far.
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Sun-filled garden home nestled in the gated community of the Cottages at Northwoods at Avery Ranch, far enough away from the beaten path. Floor plan includes a primary suite on the main level and another bedroom with a game room and full bath on the second floor. Great floor plan for teen suite, frequent guests, or roommate. An open living and kitchen area makes an ideal space for entertaining. Energy efficiencies include foam insulation and a tankless water heater. Updates include roof replaced (2023), exterior freshly painted (2025), and over $16,000 in landscaping and outdoor living improvements. Features center island kitchen w/ buffet, ss appliances. Engineered Hardwood on first floor, crown molding in living and primary bedroom with double vanity, and more.
The storybook garden setting provides a serene backdrop to this 4-bedroom beauty. Two primary bedrooms (one on each floor) offer in-law or guest space options. Living area windows bring the outdoors in with a scenic panoramic view of the garden, including bridges, a stone gazebo, and trees. Too many updates to list. Includes hardwood floors (‘14), remodeled kitchen w/ cabinetry and granite counters, bathroom counters, commodes, and shower doors (‘14), low-e windows (‘14), Rheem water heater (~’21), paved driveway (‘22), electric subpanel (‘14). The interior modern features balance the exterior tranquil touches that weave through the property, including live oak trees, stepping stone paths, and even a remnant of a once spring-fed pool. The backyard flagstone patio, fire pit, garden room, and sculptures dotting the landscape complete this truly unique home. 
