Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their December 2017 Austin Luxury Real Estate Price Report measuring market activity in the Austin area single family home market priced at $1 million or over. The December 2017 Austin Luxury Real Estate Price Report covers the luxury market in the following Austin metro area counties: Travis, Williamson and Hays.
Number of Luxury Homes Listed for Sale Up 37%
In December 2017, there were 52 luxury homes introduced to the market compared to 38 in December 2016, marking a 37% (14 home) increase in year over year numbers.
Austin Luxury Homes Under Contract Up 40%
In December 2017, 42 luxury homes went pending in the Austin area compared to 30 in December 2016, marking a 40% (12 home) increase in year over year numbers.
8% Decrease in the Number of Luxury Home Sales in Austin
In December 2017, 57 luxury homes sold compared to 62 luxury homes in December 2016, marking an 8% decrease in year over year numbers.
Austin Luxury Housing Inventory Down 21%
In December 2017, there was 13.3 months of inventory on the Austin luxury real estate market compared to 16.9 months in December 2016 – a 21% decrease in year over year numbers. Inventory hit its lowest in May 2017 and since then has rebounded.
Time to Sell Luxury Home in Austin Down 19%
In December 2017, it took 119 days to sell a luxury home in Austin, on average, compared to 146 days in December 2016, marking a 19% decrease in year over year numbers. This is a strong stat for a winter market when activity generally slows.
Austin Median Luxury Home Price Up 9%
This month, the median home sale price of a luxury home in the Austin area was up 9%. The median home price in December 2017, when you consider homes that sold for $1 million or more, was $1,365,000 compared to $1,250,000 in December 2016.
Median home price helps us see the distribution of homes sold and does not really give us an indication of the increase or decrease in a particular home’s market value. To analyze market value, we’d have to take an in depth look at a neighborhood. If you’re looking for something like that, please check out our Austin Home Values Report.
15% More Homes on the Luxury Market
In December 2017, there were 707 luxury homes for sale in the Austin area, compared to 614 in December 2016, marking a 15% increase in year over year numbers.
Number of Luxury Homes Taken Off the Market Up 38%
In December 2017 there were 106 luxury homes taken off the market compared to 77 in December 2016, showing a 38% (29 home) increase in year over year numbers.
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Luxury Supply is Up 15% – Luxury Demand Down 8%
This month we saw a 15% increase in luxury housing supply (number of properties for sale) and an 8% decrease in luxury demand (number of sold properties). Buyers have a slight edge in negotiations this month.
No Change in Median for Sale Price – Median Sold Price Up 9%
In the Austin area, we saw virtually no change in median for sale price of a luxury home, while the median sold price of a luxury home was up 9% in year over year numbers. The median for sale price of a luxury home was $1,695,500 in December 2017 compared to $1,699,000 in December 2016 marking an $4,000 decrease in year over year numbers. The median sold price of a luxury home was $1,365,000 in December 2017 and $1,250,000 December 2016, showing a 9% increase in year over year numbers.
Source: Clarus Market Metrics, ACTRIS Sold Data
December 2017 Austin Luxury Home Sales Map
All of the Austin luxury single family homes that sold in December 2017 were west of 35 , south of 183 (with the exception of 2) and north of 290 (with the exception of 3). Here is a map of the 53 Austin luxury homes that sold in December 2017.
Source: ACTRIS, Home Sales in Travis, Williamson and Hays County Over $1 Million in December 2017
More Data on Austin Luxury Home Sales December 2017
Here is some additional data on the 53 luxury homes that sold in Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties in December 2017. These 59 homes sold for $1 million or more.
- 0 luxury homes that sold were Foreclosures (Bank Owned)
- 10 luxury homes were Waterfront
- 23 luxury homes were in the Austin ISD
- 1 luxury homes were in the Dripping Springs ISD
- 8 luxury homes were in the Eanes ISD
- 2 luxury home was in the Hays ISD
- 9 luxury homes were in the Lake Travis ISD
- 6 luxury homes were in the Leander ISD
- 1 luxury homes were in the Round Rock ISD
- 2 luxury homes were in the Wimberley ISD
- 12 luxury homes were in Gated Communities
- 25 luxury homes were in HOA’s
- 33 luxury homes had Pools
- 22 luxury homes were on Septic Systems
- 46 luxury homes that sold were located in Travis County
- 2 luxury home that sold was located in Williamson County
- 5 luxury homes that sold were located in Hays County
Source: ACTRIS, Home Sales in Travis, Williamson and Hays County Over $1 Million in December 2017
Luxury Homes for Sale Around Austin
Here is a map view of the 449 luxury homes currently for sale in the Austin area as of January 10, 2018. 396 are located in Travis County, 14 are located in Williamson County and 39 are located in Hays County.
Source: ACTRIS, Luxury Homes for Sale in Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties
December 2017 Luxury Real Estate Price Report – Strictly Numbers
For those of you who prefer to see the actual numbers, we’ve listed the figures for December 2017 Austin area luxury home sales below. The most expensive luxury home that sold in December 2017 sold for $10,950,000 and the least expensive luxury home sold for $1,000,000. Austin luxury homes ranged in size from 2,012 sqft – 11,833 sqft with an average size of 4,652 sqft. The average price per square foot for a luxury home that sold in Austin in December 2017 was $364.33 with the lowest being $160.80/sqft and the highest being $925.38 /sqft. It took, on average, 119 days to sell a luxury home in Austin and sellers received, on average, 88.34% of their original list prices.
| Beds | Baths | SqFt | List Price | LP/SqFt | Sold Price | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | SP/OLP | ADOM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3 | 2 | 2,012 | $950,000 | $165.90 | $1,000,000 | $160.80 | 73.49% | 61.54% | 0 |
| Max | 7 | 10 | 11,833 | $14,900,000 | $1,259.19 | $10,950,000 | $925.38 | 115.76% | 115.76% | 449 |
| Avg | 4 | 5 | 4,652 | $1,880,053 | $395.21 | $1,691,665 | $364.33 | 93.64% | 88.34% | 119 |
| Median | 4 | 5 | 4,213 | $1,400,000 | $353.97 | $1,357,500 | $327.38 | 94.47% | 89.80% | 102 |
| Search Criteria | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Sold | Sold Date | Dec-17 |
| Property Type | Single Family Homes $1MM+ | Number Sold | 53 |
| Source: | ABoR Sales Data | Area | Travis, Hays, Williamson Counties |
What is Your Austin Luxury Home Worth?
The Austin Luxury Real Estate Market Report is great for someone who is looking for overall trends in the luxury market. If you’re looking for a better idea of the market in your neighborhood, our Market Snapshot Tool is for you. With just your zip code, we’ll email you a detailed market report for your neighborhood including what homes actually sold for, how long it took for them to find a buyer and trends. Simply put in your zip code and the report will be emailed to you instantly!
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