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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$500K

The median listing price in Round Rock, TX ZIP 78681 is $500,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,200/mo

The median market rent in Round Rock, TX ZIP 78681 is $2,200/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
74 days

The median days on market in Round Rock, TX ZIP 78681 is 74 days as of June 2026. The market is currently cold.

Gross rental yield
5.28%

At a median list price of $500,000 and a median rent of $2,200/month, the gross rental yield in Round Rock, TX ZIP 78681 is 5.28% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,215/mo STR · $2,200/mo LTR

In Round Rock, TX ZIP 78681, median Airbnb revenue is $2,215/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,200/month as of June 2026.

Round Rock, TX 78681 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 78681

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
COLD

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
12 Months
Total Properties Analyzed
109
Active Listings
107
Sold Properties
2

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$500,000
Median Sold Price
$351,864
Median Price per Sqft
$225/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,200

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.41%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
74

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Round Rock, TX, are averaging approximately 6.53%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to the broader 2026 rate fluctuations.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. median sold price is the primary indicator of market value and recent transaction activity, but a median sold price is not provided in the available metrics, so this analysis relies on listing-level and trend signals instead (historical sold price change percentage is not available).
  2. The local pricing snapshot shows a median listing price: 500,000 and a median price per square foot: 225, while the median days on market: 74 suggests slower sales velocity; combined with elevated inventory relative to sales activity, this appears to create pricing friction that may pressure sellers to be more flexible.
  3. price year-over-year trend: down alongside a market temperature: cold indicates a cooling market environment; these softening signals, together with elevated interest rate pressure, suggest continued downward pressure on realized sale prices and slower liquidity.
  4. Rental market signals are weak: median market rent: 2,200 with rent year-over-year trend: down, which may reduce investor yield expectations; additionally, current mortgage pricing at 6.53% contributes to elevated financing costs for buyers and investors, reinforcing caution for acquisition strategies.

Notable Properties

The following 2 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

1712 Somerset Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds2 baths1,421 sqft
$356,039
Aug 1, 2025
$251/sqft/sqft
1380 days on market
3940 Upper Passage Ln, Round Rock, TX 78681
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

- beds2 baths1,987 sqft
$347,000
Jun 1, 2025
$175/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$102/mo
78681 Avg Rent
78681 Cost to Own
Rent$2,200
Own$2,302

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.4% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

78681 Avg nightly rate
78681 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$163/night
Occupancy133 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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