The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78751 sells for about $700,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +27.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,043 a month.
ZIP 78751 — Austin
The 78751 housing market shows resilience with a median sale price of $700,000, reflecting a 27.3% year-over-year increase. While inventory remains tight at 94 active listings, the market is moving quickly with a median of 17 days on market. Demand remains driven by the area's proximity to the University of Texas and central Austin employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for university-affiliated professionals, young families seeking historic charm, and investors looking for high-demand rental properties near the urban core.
Median prices moved up 27.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 14.5% — 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 6.0%/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 6.0%/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 78751, Travis County TX
The area generally experiences property crime rates consistent with urban Austin, with violent crime remaining relatively low compared to the city average.
The ZIP is served by the Austin Independent School District, which features a mix of highly rated magnet programs and neighborhood schools with varying performance metrics.
The area is primarily at risk for flash flooding in low-lying zones near creeks, while wildfire risk is considered low due to the dense urban development.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the University of Texas at Austin and the central business district, with ongoing infill development and residential densification.
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 benefit from excellent access to the UT campus and downtown Austin via major corridors like Guadalupe Street and I-35, with robust public transit connectivity.
The area features significant green space including the Hancock Golf Course and proximity to the Shoal Creek trail system, alongside the vibrant retail and dining hubs of Hyde Park.
The rental market is highly active due to the student population and proximity to major employment hubs, with consistent demand for both multi-family and single-family rentals.
The economy is anchored by the University of Texas at Austin and the surrounding tech-heavy central Austin employment market.
The area is well-served by CapMetro bus routes and provides direct arterial access to downtown and the northern tech corridor.
Development is focused on transit-oriented density and the modernization of existing residential stock.
The Travis Central Appraisal District performs annual market-value assessments for all residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Austin ISD, City of Austin, and Travis County tax jurisdictions, with no major MUDs reported.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional weather-related risks, though the area is not in a high-hazard zone.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, with Austin remaining a primary destination for professional talent.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a streamlined process for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Park4.415.8 mi
- Cidercade Austin4.43.8 mi
- Austin’s4.111.4 mi
- Austin Aquarium410.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Austin4.56.3 mi
- Moody Center4.41.7 mi
- Circuit of The Americas4.612.8 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.211.2 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.53.6 mi
- H-E-B Center at Cedar Park4.517.2 mi
- Texas Capitol4.72.3 mi
- Circuit of The Americas4.612.8 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.83.9 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.53.6 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.68.4 mi
- Texas Capitol4.72.3 mi
- Palmer Events Center4.53.5 mi
- Bullock Texas State History Museum4.71.9 mi
- Thinkery4.61.3 mi
- Blanton Museum of Art4.71.9 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.83.9 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.68.4 mi
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4.712.1 mi
- Pease District Park4.82.3 mi
- Zilker Botanical Garden4.63.7 mi
- Texas Rowing Center4.63.5 mi
- Festival Beach Boat Ramp4.74 mi
- Lake Austin Marina4.53.5 mi
- Waller Creek Boathouse4.63.3 mi
- Boats and Buses55.1 mi
- Topgolf Austin4.46.4 mi
- Jimmy Clay Golf Course4.38.3 mi
- Morris Williams Golf Course4.12.2 mi
- Butler Pitch & Putt4.53.5 mi
- Barton Creek Country Club4.68.1 mi
- Barton Creek Square4.45.9 mi
- The Domain4.66.7 mi
- Lakeline Mall4.212.4 mi
- H-E-B4.44.9 mi
- Domain NORTHSIDE4.66.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic public golf course serving the local community.
Major urban trail system providing pedestrian and cycling access.
Historic neighborhood hub with local cafes and boutiques.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).