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How fast are homes going under contract in Austin County?

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Short answer

In the 30 days to September 30, 2026, 46 homes were newly listed in Austin County, 33 went under contract and 20 closed. In the last 7 days the counts were 12 new listings, 6 contracts and 1 closings. That is fewer homes going under contract than coming on the market: 0.72 contracts for every new listing over the month.

New listings, contracts and closings

Over the last 30 days in Austin County: 46 new listings, 33 homes under contract and 20 closed sales. Over the last 7 days: 12 new, 6 under contract and 1 closed. Contracts per new listing over 30 days: 0.72.

How to read it

New listings against contracts is a quick read on whether supply is building or being absorbed. It moves week to week and by price band, so treat it as a snapshot, not a trend. Every buyer and seller in Austin County is weighing a different set of trade-offs, and waiting to decide is often the costliest choice. If you are thinking about timing your move, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.

Austin County recent listing, contract and closing activity
MeasureValue
New listings, last 30 days46
Went under contract, last 30 days33
Closed sales, last 30 days20
New listings, last 7 days12
Went under contract, last 7 days6
Closed sales, last 7 days1
Contracts per new listing, 30 days0.72
Sources: Allen Markel's listing database (AM MLS), as shown on the community page. Data refreshed 2026-09-30. (data as of September 30, 2026)

Common follow-up questions

What does under contract mean?

The seller has accepted an offer and the sale has not closed yet.

Why do the 7-day and 30-day numbers differ so much?

They cover different windows; a week can be unusually busy or slow, so the 30-day view is steadier.

Sources

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