The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78746 sells for about $1,660,000, or $565 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 132 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 78746 — Austin
The 78746 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction, with median values down year-over-year as inventory levels stabilize. High interest rates and a cooling luxury sector are driving longer days on market compared to previous years. Despite these shifts, the area remains a highly desirable, supply-constrained enclave with strong long-term value retention.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and established professionals seeking top-tier school districts, proximity to nature, and a prestigious suburban lifestyle within reach of Austin's urban core.
Median prices moved down 6.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 132 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 3.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78746, Travis County TX
The area generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Austin metropolitan region, maintaining a reputation as a safe, affluent residential enclave.
The ZIP is served by highly-rated public schools within the Eanes Independent School District, which is consistently recognized for academic excellence.
The area faces moderate wildfire risks due to its proximity to the Hill Country and potential for localized flash flooding in low-lying areas near Barton Creek.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Austin's tech corridor and high-end retail developments, with limited new land availability restricting large-scale expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents typically commute via Loop 360 or Bee Cave Road toward downtown Austin, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features extensive access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, and proximity to Lady Bird Lake for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by high-end single-family homes with limited inventory, resulting in stable but high monthly costs.
The local economy is anchored by high-income professional services, with many residents employed in Austin's technology, healthcare, and finance sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major corridors including Loop 360 and FM 2244 serving as the primary arteries to downtown.
Development is constrained by topography and existing zoning, with current activity limited to infill luxury residential projects.
The Travis Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, which are subject to annual protests and homestead exemptions.
Parcels are subject to Eanes ISD taxes, Travis County taxes, and various municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and storm exposure, necessitating comprehensive coverage for high-value assets.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, driven by corporate relocations and a favorable business climate.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid processing of defaults under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78746 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park4.419.5 mi
- Cidercade Austin4.46.1 mi
- Austin’s4.115.1 mi
- Austin Aquarium410.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Austin4.59.2 mi
- Moody Center4.46 mi
- Circuit of The Americas4.615.9 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.28 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.52.7 mi
- H-E-B Center at Cedar Park4.517 mi
- Texas Capitol4.75.5 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.84 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.52.7 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.610.1 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.54.8 mi
- Texas Capitol4.75.5 mi
- Palmer Events Center4.55.2 mi
- Bullock Texas State History Museum4.75.5 mi
- Thinkery4.67.5 mi
- Blanton Museum of Art4.75.6 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.84 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.610.1 mi
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4.78.1 mi
- Pease District Park4.84.8 mi
- Zilker Botanical Garden4.63.9 mi
- Texas Rowing Center4.64 mi
- Lakeway Marina4.710.7 mi
- Paradise Cove Marina411.3 mi
- Highland Lakes Marina3.911.3 mi
- Riviera Marina4.79.8 mi
- Topgolf Austin4.49.7 mi
- Jimmy Clay Golf Course4.39.6 mi
- Morris Williams Golf Course4.18.1 mi
- Falconhead Golf Club3.78.4 mi
- Butler Pitch & Putt4.54.9 mi
- Barton Creek Square4.43 mi
- The Domain4.69.6 mi
- Lakeline Mall4.212.1 mi
- H-E-B4.46 mi
- Domain NORTHSIDE4.69.8 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport4.111.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail system for hiking and biking.
Protected land with scenic overlooks.
Primary retail and dining hub for the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.