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Zilker

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$1.2M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
31
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$912K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2017202020252026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2017202020252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2017202020252026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
202020212023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,714
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$912K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,531 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2005
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.48%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.36%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.51%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,915 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Zilker compares

By median home value, Zilker is the 52nd most expensive of 165 neighborhoods in Travis County, and its typical home is worth more than 81% of all homes in Travis County.

Home values in Zilker

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$258K$2.8M
neighborhoods in Travis County ranked by median home value
#Travis CountyMedian valueHomes
1Stratford Hills$4.4M150
2Rivercrest$3.8M120
3Seven Oaks$3.6M159
4Westview on Lake Austin$3.4M261
5Spanish Oaks$3.2M487
6Rob Roy$2.9M645
7Davenport West$2.7M133
8Rollingwood$2.7M676
9Barton Creek$2.7M1,294
10West Lake Hills$2.6M1,413
11Reserve at Lake Travis$2.3M106
12Davenport Ranch$2.3M545
13Bella Lago$2.1M144
14Tarrytown$2.1M2,692
15Treemont$2M281
16Highland Park West / Balcones$1.8M1,168
17Countryside$1.8M220
18Greenshores$1.7M338
19Bee Caves Woods$1.7M345
20Senna Hills$1.7M405
21Westminster Glen$1.6M387
22Long Canyon$1.5M324
23Deep Eddy$1.5M665
24Woods of Westlake$1.5M198
52Zilker$912K2,714

165 neighborhoods in Travis County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Zilker market

What is the median home price in Zilker, TX?

The median sale price in Zilker, TX is $1,240,078 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Zilker, TX each year?

31 homes sold in Zilker, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Zilker, TX?

Zilker, TX contains 2,714 residential properties, with a median of 1,531 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 2005. The median TopHap Estimate is $912K.

How does Zilker, TX compare to the rest of Travis County?

By median home value, Zilker, TX is the 52nd most expensive of 165 neighborhoods in Travis County. Its typical home is worth more than 81% of all homes in Travis County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Zilker, TX?

73% of homes in Zilker, TX are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Zilker, TX hold?

60% of mortgaged homes in Zilker, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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