Hill Country Edge Housing Market: Fewer Listings, Sales Still Moving

Freddie Mac put the 30 year fixed rate at 7.40% as of October 8, 2026. That number shows up in every buyer's monthly payment. Yet the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 719 homes sold across Hill Country Edge in the three months ending August 31, 2026, up 7.3% from the same three months in 2025.

I'm Scott C. Peck, Broker Associate and Business Development Director with JBGoodwin REALTORS. Demand held up, and that tells you something. Here is what the data shows and what it means for your home.

What is happening with inventory and sales in Hill Country Edge?

The Real Estate Data Aggregator showed 1,026 homes for sale across the six ZIP codes, down 6.1% from a year before. Inventory fell while sales rose.

Fewer listings with more sales means buyers are competing for what is available. That makes pricing your home correctly from day one more important, not less.

How is each ZIP code reading right now?

The story shifts a lot depending on which street you are on. Most ZIP codes here read as balanced to slightly seller favored for the three months ending August 31, 2026.

Two of them, 78256 and 78070, carry more supply and call for sharper pricing. Even inside a single ZIP code, one street can read very differently from the average.

Where are homes moving fastest?

ZIP 78258, which covers Stone Oak and the neighborhoods around it, was the quickest market here. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted a median of 41 days on market, and 32.7% of homes went under contract within two weeks of listing. Nearly 1 in 5 homes sold above list price.

ZIP 78261, out toward Cibolo Canyons and the far north, had the tightest supply. The Real Estate Data Aggregator showed just 3.3 months of supply, down 2.3 months from a year ago. Sales jumped 26.1% year over year, which is a meaningful shift.

Which ZIP codes need a closer look?

ZIP 78256, which covers Westover Hills and the neighborhoods just west of Loop 1604, is moving more slowly. The Real Estate Data Aggregator showed 7.8 months of supply there, up 3.6 months from a year ago. Only 20 homes sold in the period, down 25.9%. Sellers here need patience and strong pricing strategy.

ZIP 78070, which covers Spring Branch and the Hill Country edge along the Guadalupe River corridor, also showed 7.8 months of supply. The median sale price came in at $394,950, down 30.8% from a year ago.

That is a big move. It likely reflects a change in the mix of homes that sold, not a collapse in value. Still, it is worth watching.

What are rates doing to the picture?

Freddie Mac reported the 30 year fixed rate at 7.40% as of October 8, 2026. That is a real headwind for buyers.

The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales nationally dipped 2.0% in August 2026 from the month before. Year to date through the first eight months of 2026, national sales were still up 1.6%. Hill Country Edge's 7.3% sales gain beats that national trend.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that U.S. house prices rose 2.6% from July 2025 to July 2026. Most ZIP codes here are tracking close to or ahead of that pace on price, with a couple of exceptions worth knowing about.

What does this mean if you own a home here?

The big picture is steady. Sales are up, inventory is down, and buyers are still active even at 7.40%. But not every ZIP code reads the same, and not every street inside a ZIP code does either.

In 78258 and 78261, well priced homes are moving quickly. In 78256 and 78070, sellers are sitting longer. The difference between those two worlds can come down to one street, one price point, or one feature a home has or does not have.

That is where local knowledge and data backed insights make the difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are homes still selling in Hill Country Edge?

Yes. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 719 homes sold in the three months ending August 31, 2026, up 7.3% from the same period in 2025.

Is inventory going up or down?

Down. There were 1,026 homes for sale across the six ZIP codes, down 6.1% from a year before.

Which ZIP codes are moving fastest?

ZIP 78258 had a median of 41 days on market, and 78261 had just 3.3 months of supply with sales up 26.1% year over year.

Which ZIP codes need sharper pricing?

ZIP 78256 and 78070 each showed 7.8 months of supply, so sellers there benefit from careful pricing and patience.

What is the current 30 year fixed mortgage rate?

Freddie Mac put the 30 year fixed rate at 7.40% as of October 8, 2026.

How do I find out how my home compares?

Send me your address and I will share how your home sits on days on market and months of supply, compared with what actually sold near you.

Figures come from MLS records and are believed accurate but not guaranteed.

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