Austin-Area Housing Market Sees 16.96% Surge in New Listings for April 2025 : The Austin-area housing market, spanning Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, and Burnet counties, is off to a strong start in April 2025. Data from the first 14 days of the month shows a significant increase in new real estate listings compared to the same period last year. From April 1 to April 14, 2025, the six-county region recorded 3,035 new listings. This is a 16.96% jump from the 2,595 new listings reported for the same timeframe in April 2024.

Last year, the Austin-area six-county region set a high bar for new listings. In April 2024, a total of 5,363 new properties hit the market across Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, and Burnet counties, marking the highest April on record for the region. During the first half of that month, the 2,595 new listings accounted for approximately 48.39% of the total. This year’s stronger start, with 3,035 listings in the first 14 days, suggests the region could be on track to surpass that record. If the same proportion holds, the area might see around 6,271 new listings by the end of April 2025, a figure that would exceed the 5,363 from April 2024.

The 16.96% increase in new listings from April 1–14, 2024, to April 1–14, 2025, translates to 440 additional properties entering the market this year. Travis County, which includes Austin’s urban core, typically leads the region in listing activity, followed closely by Williamson and Hays counties due to their growing suburban communities. Bastrop and Caldwell counties contribute more affordable options, while Burnet County appeals to buyers seeking rural charm. Applying the 16.96% growth rate to last year’s full-month total of 5,363 listings, projections estimate approximately 6,273 new listings for April 2025. Even if activity slows in the second half of the month, a conservative estimate places the total between 5,800 and 6,300 listings, with a midpoint of about 6,050—still enough to break the 2024 record.

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The trajectory for the rest of April 2025 will depend on factors like buyer demand and market conditions across the six counties. This 16.96% increase positions the region for a potentially historic month. Projections of 5,800 to 6,300 new listings, or roughly 6,050 at the midpoint, indicate that the six-county area could see more new properties than the 5,363 recorded in April 2024. As the spring market unfolds, the Austin-area housing scene remains a focal point for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals alike.

FAQ Section

How many new real estate listings were there in the Austin-area six-county region in April 2025 so far?

From April 1 to April 14, 2025, the Austin-area six-county region, including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, and Burnet counties, recorded 3,035 new real estate listings. This represents a 16.96% increase over the 2,595 new listings reported for the same period in April 2024.

What was the record for new listings in the Austin-area six-county region?

The record for new listings in the Austin-area six-county region was set in April 2024, with a total of 5,363 new properties listed across Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, and Burnet counties. Projections for April 2025 suggest this record could be broken, with estimates ranging from 5,800 to 6,300 new listings.

How does the 2025 Austin-area housing market compare to 2024?

In the first 14 days of April 2025, the Austin-area six-county region saw 3,035 new listings, a 16.96% increase over the 2,595 listings from the same period in 2024. This growth indicates a stronger spring market, with projections suggesting April 2025 could exceed the 5,363 new listings recorded for the full month of April 2024.
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