The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78726 sells for about $702,000, or $314 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,738 a month.
ZIP 78726 — Austin
The 78726 housing market remains highly competitive with a median sale price of approximately $702,000. Market activity is driven by strong demand for suburban homes in Northwest Austin, supported by excellent connectivity to major employment hubs via Highway 183 and MoPac.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals who desire suburban living with convenient access to major Austin employment centers and transit corridors.
Median prices moved up 8.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 78726
The area is served by multiple school districts including Austin ISD and Leander ISD, with zoning varying by specific street location.
The area benefits from its strategic location near major employment hubs in Northwest Austin and provides easy access to the Domain and downtown via Highway 183 and MoPac Expressway.
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 have convenient access to downtown Austin and the Domain via major corridors including Highway 183 and the MoPac Expressway.
The area offers a blend of suburban tranquility with proximity to local parks and trails, providing residents with outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market features a mix of single-family homes with average rents around $3,078, reflecting the area's suburban appeal.
The local economy is driven by its proximity to Northwest Austin's tech and business corridors, providing residents with access to major regional employers.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau estimates via third-party aggregators.
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park4.414.2 mi
- Cidercade Austin4.412.9 mi
- Austin’s4.110.8 mi
- Austin Aquarium43.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Austin4.56.9 mi
- Moody Center4.411.5 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.22.3 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.59.2 mi
- H-E-B Center at Cedar Park4.58.5 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.512.1 mi
- Texas Capitol4.711.6 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.811.2 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.59.2 mi
- Cinemark Pflugerville 20 and XD4.510.7 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.512.1 mi
- Texas Capitol4.711.6 mi
- Palmer Events Center4.512.1 mi
- Bullock Texas State History Museum4.711.3 mi
- Thinkery4.611.6 mi
- Blanton Museum of Art4.711.3 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.811.2 mi
- Pease District Park4.810.9 mi
- Zilker Botanical Garden4.611.1 mi
- Mueller Lake Park4.711.6 mi
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park4.66.3 mi
- Texas Rowing Center4.611 mi
- Lakeway Marina4.79.3 mi
- Paradise Cove Marina46.4 mi
- Highland Lakes Marina3.94.7 mi
- Riviera Marina4.72.7 mi
- Topgolf Austin4.47.4 mi
- Avery Ranch Golf Club3.97.2 mi
- Morris Williams Golf Course4.112.5 mi
- Falconhead Golf Club3.710.3 mi
- Barton Creek Country Club4.68.9 mi
- The Domain4.66.9 mi
- Barton Creek Square4.411.3 mi
- Lakeline Mall4.24 mi
- Domain NORTHSIDE4.67.1 mi
- H-E-B4.510.1 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport4.118.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent residential community within the ZIP code.
A key residential area known for its specific character and school zoning.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.