How fast are homes going under contract in Austin County?
Built from Allen Markel's own listing data · Texas Premier Realty ·
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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| New listings, last 30 days | 46 |
| Went under contract, last 30 days | 33 |
| Closed sales, last 30 days | 20 |
| New listings, last 7 days | 12 |
| Went under contract, last 7 days | 6 |
| Closed sales, last 7 days | 1 |
| Contracts per new listing, 30 days | 0.72 |
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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