Austin Daily Real Estate Briefing – Friday, May 9, 2025
Welcome to your Austin Daily Real Estate Briefing for Friday, May 9, 2025: Austin's real estate inventory climbed to 16,433 active listings, up 19.2% year-over-year, while pending home sales declined by 0.4%. The New Listing to Pending Ratio dropped to 0.42, well below the 25-year average of 0.81, and 49.4% of listings have experienced price reductions today.
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Austin Inventory Reaches New Peak as Buyer Activity Lags Behind Supply
As of Friday, May 9, 2025, the Austin-area MLS reports 16,433 active residential listings, marking a new high for 2025 and reflecting a 19.2% year-over-year increase from 13,789 listings in May 2024. Within the City of Austin, active listings reached 5,255, a 22.6% increase from 4,285 last year. Compared to last week, MLS inventory is up by 113 listings. Month-over-month, the total active count rose from 15,907 to 16,433, a 3.3% increase.
The Months of Inventory across the region is now 5.86, up from 4.76 a year ago, showing a 22.9% increase. In the City of Austin, Months of Inventory reached 6.18, rising 35.0% from 4.58 last May. The New Listing to Pending Ratio has fallen to 0.42—well below the 25-year average of 0.81—highlighting a significant imbalance between supply and contract activity. Pending listings in the MLS stand at 4,942, down 0.4% from 4,963 a year ago, while cumulative pending listings from January to May are 11% below average.
The Activity Index across the MLS has dropped to 23.1%, down from 26.5% last year. Median sold price for April was $449,900, which is 2% lower year-over-year. Price reductions are widespread, with 49.4% of active MLS listings showing price drops, and 50.0% of Austin listings reduced. Overall, the data indicates rising inventory, slower buyer absorption, and ongoing pricing pressure.
FAQs
Q1: How many active listings are there in the Austin MLS as of May 9, 2025?
There are 16,433 active residential listings in the Austin-area MLS.
Q2: What is the New Listing to Pending Ratio for May 2025 in Austin?
The New Listing to Pending Ratio is 0.42, significantly below the 25-year average of 0.81.
Q3: How has Months of Inventory changed in the City of Austin year-over-year?
It increased from 4.58 in May 2024 to 6.18 in May 2025, a 35.0% rise.
Q4: What percentage of listings in Austin have price reductions?
50.0% of active listings in the City of Austin have price reductions.
Q5: What is the median sold price for April 2025 in the Austin market?
The median sold price in April 2025 was $449,900, which is down 2% compared to April 2024.
