Austin Daily Real Estate Briefing – Monday, May 12, 2025
Welcome to your Austin Daily Real Estate Briefing for Monday, May 12, 2025: Austin's real estate inventory climbed to 16,616 active listings, up 20.7% year-over-year, while pending home sales dipped by 0.5%. The New Listing to Pending Ratio fell to 0.44—well below the 25-year average of 0.81—and 49.5% of listings have experienced price reductions today.
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Austin Inventory Hits New High with Buyer Activity Still Subdued
As of May 12, 2025, the Austin-area MLS reports 16,616 active residential listings, marking a new high and a 20.7% increase from the same time last year, when active inventory was 13,770. Within the City of Austin, active listings rose to 5,296, up from 4,386 one year ago—a 20.8% year-over-year gain. Week-over-week, the MLS gained 183 listings, rising from 16,433 to 16,616. Month-over-month, the MLS is up 1.9% from 16,306.
Pending listings across the MLS are at 4,989, slightly down 0.5% year-over-year from 5,014. The current New Listing to Pending Ratio has dropped to 0.44, well below the 25-year average of 0.81. The Activity Index, which tracks buyer engagement, is now at 23.1%, down from 26.7% a year ago.
The Months of Inventory has climbed to 5.95, up 23.9% year-over-year from 4.80. In the City of Austin, Months of Inventory is at 6.12, reflecting a 40.5% increase from May 2024. Median sold price for April 2025 is $449,900, down 2.0% or $9,100 from April 2024’s $459,000. The cumulative number of sold homes from January through May is 5.8% above the historical average.
FAQ
1. What is the current number of active residential listings in Austin as of May 12, 2025?
There are 16,616 active listings across the Austin-area MLS and 5,296 within the City of Austin.
2. How does today’s Months of Inventory compare to last year?
Months of Inventory is 5.95, up 23.9% from 4.80 at this time in 2024.
3. What is the current New Listing to Pending Ratio in Austin?
The New Listing to Pending Ratio is 0.44, significantly below the 25-year average of 0.81.
4. How has buyer activity changed over the past year?
The Activity Index has dropped to 23.1%, down from 26.7% a year ago, reflecting a 13.5% decline in buyer engagement.
5. What is the median sold home price in the Austin MLS?
The median sold price for April 2025 is $449,900, down 2.0% year-over-year.
