The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78749 sells for about $595,000, or $295 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.86%), a market in balance. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,965 a month.
ZIP 78749 — Austin
The 78749 housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of $595,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year decline. Despite the price dip, homes are selling faster than in the previous year, and the sale-to-list ratio indicates strong buyer demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with convenient access to Austin's employment hubs and outdoor recreational amenities.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 78749, Travis County TX
The area is served by the Austin Independent School District, which maintains a variety of public school options for residents.
The area benefits from its proximity to the broader Austin employment core, with ongoing residential and commercial activity typical of the Southwest Austin corridor.
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 toward downtown Austin via major corridors like MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and US-290/SH-71.
The area features access to numerous greenbelts, hike-and-bike trails, and local parks, with proximity to major retail centers in Southwest Austin.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Austin metro area, which is anchored by the technology, education, and government sectors.
The area is primarily served by arterial roadways including MoPac Expressway and US-290, facilitating access to the Austin metropolitan region.
The Travis Central Appraisal District is responsible for the valuation of all taxable property within the county.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to taxation by the Austin Independent School District and Travis County, among other local taxing jurisdictions.
Data sourced from Census Reporter profile for 78749.
- Cidercade Austin4.47.3 mi
- Austin Aquarium416.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Austin4.514.5 mi
- Pinballz Lake Creek4.717.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Austin4.213.5 mi
- Moody Center4.48.7 mi
- Circuit of The Americas4.614.2 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.213 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.56.9 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.56.1 mi
- Texas Capitol4.77.9 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.86 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.56.9 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.68.3 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.56.1 mi
- Texas Capitol4.77.9 mi
- Palmer Events Center4.56.8 mi
- Bullock Texas State History Museum4.78.2 mi
- Thinkery4.610.6 mi
- Blanton Museum of Art4.78.3 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.86 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.68.3 mi
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4.72.4 mi
- Pease District Park4.87.6 mi
- Zilker Botanical Garden4.66.2 mi
- Texas Rowing Center4.66.4 mi
- Lakeway Marina4.713.3 mi
- Paradise Cove Marina415.3 mi
- Highland Lakes Marina3.916 mi
- Riviera Marina4.714.8 mi
- Jimmy Clay Golf Course4.37.7 mi
- Morris Williams Golf Course4.110.9 mi
- Falconhead Golf Club3.79.7 mi
- Butler Pitch & Putt4.56.7 mi
- Barton Creek Country Club4.65.1 mi
- Barton Creek Square4.44 mi
- H-E-B4.46.2 mi
- H-E-B4.56.6 mi
- Fiesta Mart #254.29.9 mi
- Fiesta Mart #644.25.6 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport4.111.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local park featuring trails, a pool, and sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.