Georgetown TX

Georgetown TX Housing Market: Prices, Inventory and Rents in 2026

Georgetown's housing market has cooled from its recent peak, with listing and sale prices down from a year earlier. Sources disagree on the exact price, so this guide explains each figure and its date.

Housing Ledger Editorial

13 Oct 2026 • 5 min read

Yes, the Georgetown TX housing market is cooling, and the figures from three major sites point the same way. For a buyer, that means sellers have less room to hold out for higher prices than they did earlier.

If you own in Georgetown, that drop shows how much typical values have shifted in twelve months.

The citywide median listing price is $439,945, down 8.84% over the past year, which is the sticker price you will compare against when you shop ^[1].

Why do Georgetown home price figures differ so much?

Each Georgetown price figure measures something different, so the numbers rarely match. A sale price is what a buyer actually paid, while a value estimate is a model's guess at what a home is worth ^[2]^[3].

Redfin's average sale price is $390K, based on what homes sold for last month ^[2]. An average can be pulled up or down by a few very expensive or very cheap sales, so treat it as a rough gauge of recent closings. If you want to know what buyers recently paid, this sold-price figure is the closer answer.

Zillow's average home value is $420,930 ^[3]. That number estimates what homes are worth, not what they sold for, so it can sit above or below recent sale prices. Use it to see the broader trend in home values, not to set an offer.

Another report gives a median sale price of $415,000 for March ^[4]. The median is the middle sale, so it is less affected by a few extreme sales than an average. Because the report does not name the year, a March figure from a different year can look like a price jump or drop when it only reflects a different period.

Listing sites show a much wider spread, with Georgetown-area properties ranging from $305,000 to $1,475,000 ^[5]. A median or average sits somewhere in the middle of that spread and says little about the cheapest or most expensive homes.

When you read a Georgetown price, ask three questions: what was measured, when, and across which homes. Those answers tell you whether two figures can be compared at all.

Side-by-side houses of different sizes and styles on a Georgetown, Texas street, one new and one older brick home.

How long are Georgetown homes taking to sell?

Georgetown homes are selling below asking price and staying listed for about ten weeks, so buyers have some room to negotiate. Realtor.com's September 2026 data shows homes in Georgetown sold for 2.37% below the asking price on average, with a sale-to-list price ratio of 98% ^[1]. That figure is an average, so some homes sold at or near asking while others sold well below it. An offer under the asking price is a reasonable opening move.

How long homes stay listed

The median time on market is the second signal. Realtor.com puts the median at 72 days, so a typical home is still listed for about ten weeks before it sells ^[1]. A median is the middle value: half of homes sold faster and half took longer, so a few very slow sales do not skew it the way they would an average.

If you are buying, a listing that has been up for several weeks may be more open to talks, because the seller has already waited longer than the typical home. If you are selling, plan for that wait and price with it in mind.

Is the pace slowing?

A separate report puts median days on market at 69 and says that is up from last year ^[6]. That suggests homes now take a little longer to sell than they did a year earlier. The report does not say which month its figure covers, so read it as a rough comparison with the 72-day number rather than an exact match.

To use these numbers together, compare the discount from asking price with how long a home has been listed. A home that has sat for ten weeks is the one where a lower offer has the best chance of being considered.

Red for-sale sign and open house flyer in front of a suburban home's lawn in Georgetown, Texas, on a bright afternoon.

What are rents doing in Georgetown?

Rents in Georgetown have held flat, while the number of rentals on the market has shrunk. For a renter, that means prices are not falling, so today's median is a practical starting point for your budget.

Fewer rentals to choose from

The supply of rentals is tighter than a year ago. With fewer units to compare, you may have fewer options on neighborhood, size and move-in date, so start your search early.

Why rents may be holding steady

Another report links the affordability shift to new supply ^[7]. That is an explanation rather than a measured result, so treat it as a possible cause, not proof. It does not tell you how many new units are coming or when they will reach the rental market.

What this means if you rent now

A proposed rent well above that figure is worth asking about, and it helps to know what similar units are listed for. Keep in mind that the median is a citywide average, so a single unit can sit above or below it.

If you are planning to buy instead, rent trends alone will not settle the decision.

What costs should you add to a Georgetown home price?

Your budget should go past the listing price, because Williamson County property taxes are a yearly cost that continues after you buy. Plan for them before you make an offer.

Property taxes

Look up the current rate and exemptions on the Williamson County Appraisal District and county tax office websites before you set a monthly payment. Ask the seller for the most recent tax bill too, so you can check it against the rate.

A higher yearly tax bill can add up to more than a small gap in purchase price. Compare monthly totals, not sticker prices, when you weigh two homes.

Price per square foot

Dividing the asking price by the home's square footage lets you compare homes of different sizes. Citywide, Realtor.com lists the price per square foot at $203 ^[1]. Treat that figure as a starting point, not a verdict on any one home.

Neighborhood figures vary widely.

Suppose two homes ask the same price, but one has fewer square feet. That home costs more per foot, so it may be the weaker value even though it looks identical on the listing. Compare each home with several nearby listings in its own neighborhood, not only with the citywide number.

What should you do next with these numbers?

Before you act on any Georgetown number, match each figure to its date and compare like with like. Use the most recent dated figure from each source, and never set an average beside a median. An average can be pulled up by a few expensive sales, while a median reflects the middle home, so the two rarely match even when both are correct.

Your next step is to confirm current property tax rates and exemptions with official Williamson County and Georgetown sources before you decide. Start with the Williamson County Appraisal District and the county tax office, then check the City of Georgetown website for any city-level charges. Add the tax figure to your monthly budget, since it recurs every year you own the home.