The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78752 sells for about $485,000, or $355 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,613 a month.
ZIP 78752 — Austin
The 78752 housing market is showing signs of stabilization after a period of price correction, with inventory levels remaining tight. Demand is supported by the area's central location and ongoing redevelopment efforts, though affordability remains a key factor for buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals and commuters seeking central Austin accessibility at a more attainable price point than the city's core, as well as investors targeting the area's ongoing redevelopment.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · 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 7.0%/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 7.4%/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 78752, Travis County TX
The area experiences property crime rates consistent with urban North Central Austin, with localized fluctuations near major transit corridors.
Schools serving the area are part of the Austin Independent School District, with performance ratings varying significantly by campus.
The area is subject to standard Central Texas climate risks, including potential for flash flooding in low-lying zones and extreme heat, with insurance premiums trending upward due to regional weather volatility.
The area benefits from proximity to the Highland redevelopment project and ongoing infill development, supported by its central location between downtown Austin and the northern tech 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 enjoy high accessibility to major employment hubs via I-35 and US-290, with moderate transit connectivity to downtown Austin.
The area features local green spaces like Brentwood Park and is within short driving distance of major shopping and dining districts along the North Lamar and Burnet corridors.
The rental market is highly competitive with a mix of older apartment complexes and newer transit-oriented developments, showing stable demand.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to the University of Texas at Austin and the broader Austin tech and government employment sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-35 and US-290, with CapMetro bus service providing transit options.
Ongoing development is focused on high-density residential and commercial infill projects near the Highland transit hub.
The Travis Central Appraisal District manages annual property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Austin ISD, City of Austin, and Travis County tax jurisdictions, with no major MUDs reported.
Property insurance premiums in the area are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk factors common to Central Texas.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, primarily driven by corporate relocations and job growth in the Austin metro area.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes 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 US Census Bureau ACS 5-year tables for ZCTA 78752.
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 Park4.413.7 mi
- Cidercade Austin4.45.9 mi
- Austin’s4.19.4 mi
- Austin Aquarium49.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Austin4.54.7 mi
- Moody Center4.43.8 mi
- Circuit of The Americas4.614.1 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.211.3 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.55.3 mi
- H-E-B Center at Cedar Park4.516 mi
- Texas Capitol4.74.5 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.86 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.55.3 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.610.3 mi
- Cinemark Pflugerville 20 and XD4.58.4 mi
- Texas Capitol4.74.5 mi
- Palmer Events Center4.55.7 mi
- Bullock Texas State History Museum4.74.1 mi
- Thinkery4.62.4 mi
- Blanton Museum of Art4.74 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.86 mi
- McKinney Falls State Park4.610.3 mi
- Pease District Park4.84.4 mi
- Zilker Botanical Garden4.65.9 mi
- Mueller Lake Park4.72.4 mi
- Texas Rowing Center4.65.6 mi
- Festival Beach Boat Ramp4.75.9 mi
- Lake Austin Marina4.55.1 mi
- Waller Creek Boathouse4.65.4 mi
- Boats and Buses57 mi
- Topgolf Austin4.44.7 mi
- Jimmy Clay Golf Course4.310.2 mi
- Morris Williams Golf Course4.13 mi
- Avery Ranch Golf Club3.912.5 mi
- Butler Pitch & Putt4.55.6 mi
- Barton Creek Square4.48 mi
- The Domain4.65 mi
- Lakeline Mall4.211.3 mi
- H-E-B4.47.1 mi
- Domain NORTHSIDE4.65 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park with playground and sports facilities.
Mixed-use area undergoing significant urban renewal.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 20.2% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $387,000 (20.2% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $387,000 was independently re-read and corroborated by 3 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.