About Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas and the center of the metro. Its housing ranges from early twentieth-century bungalows near downtown to 1950s–1970s ranch homes and newer master-planned neighborhoods on the edges of the city.
Austin housing at a glance
| Houses and townhomes | About 226,020 |
|---|---|
| Largest group built | between 2000 and 2019 (31%) |
| Built before 1980 | 38% |
| Built since 2000 | 35% |
| Lived in by their owners | 79% |
Housing figures count single-family houses and townhomes only. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Distances are in a straight line from downtown Austin.
What this means if you are selling in Austin
25% of homes here were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Many still have their original layouts, and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems are past their typical service life, so homes tend to sell either fully updated or to buyers who plan to renovate.
Austin ZIP codes
Austin is large enough that housing differs a great deal from one ZIP code to the next. Pick yours for local figures.
- 78702Holly, Govalle
- 78703Tarrytown, Clarksville
- 78704Zilker, Bouldin Creek
- 78717Avery Ranch, Brushy Creek
- 78721MLK, Johnston Terrace
- 78722Cherrywood, French Place
- 78723Windsor Park, Mueller
- 78726Four Points, Canyon Creek
- 78727Milwood, Scofield Farms
- 78728Wells Branch
- 78729Anderson Mill, Jollyville
- 78730River Place, Lake Austin
- 78731Northwest Hills, Highland Park West
- 78732Steiner Ranch
- 78735Barton Creek, Travis Country
- 78736Oak Hill
- 78739Circle C Ranch
- 78741East Riverside, Montopolis
- 78744Dove Springs, Franklin Park
- 78745Garrison Park, Cherry Creek
- 78747Onion Creek, Goodnight Ranch
- 78748Shady Hollow, Slaughter Lane
- 78749Western Oaks, Legend Oaks
- 78750Anderson Mill, Spicewood Springs
- 78751Hyde Park, Hancock
- 78752Highland, St. John
- 78753North Lamar, Rundberg
- 78754Harris Branch
- 78756Rosedale, Brentwood
- 78757Allandale, Crestview
- 78758North Burnet, Gracywoods
- 78759Great Hills, Arboretum
How selling to us works in Austin
- Send the address. And a few details about condition and timing.
- One walk-through. We come to the property in Austin.
- Written offer. With our numbers explained.
- Close with a title company. On your date. Your loan and any liens are paid off at closing.
Common reasons owners in Austin sell to us
House needs repairs
Sell without fixing the roof, the kitchen or anything else first.
Read more →Foundation problems
Cracks, sloping floors or a failed repair. We buy houses with foundation issues.
Read more →Inherited house
Selling a parent’s or relative’s home, including during probate.
Read more →Behind on payments
Behind on the mortgage or facing a foreclosure sale date.
Read more →Divorce
A clean, simple sale so both sides can move on.
Read more →Rental with tenants
Sell a rental property with tenants in place, or a tired landlord’s portfolio.
Read more →Vacant house
An empty house costing you taxes, insurance and worry every month.
Read more →Relocating
Moving for work or family on a fixed date.
Read more →Downsizing
Moving to something smaller, or helping a parent move.
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Selling a house in Austin: FAQs
Do you buy houses in Austin?
Yes. Kaplan Romano Ventures buys houses directly from owners in Austin and across Travis County, in any condition, including rentals with tenants, inherited homes and lots. Request an offer.
How old are the homes in Austin?
Census estimates show that the largest group of houses and townhomes in Austin, 31%, were built between 2000 and 2019. 38% were built before 1980 and 35% since 2000.
How fast can I sell my house in Austin?
A cash sale does not depend on a buyer’s mortgage, so it can often close within a few weeks once the title is clear, or later if you prefer. The title company’s review sets the earliest realistic date.
Do I need to make repairs before selling my Austin house?
No. We buy as-is. You still disclose what you know about the property, as Texas requires, and our offer accounts for the repairs.