Is Driftwood, TX 78619 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Driftwood is a buyer’s market. With about 6.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 15% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #507 of 868 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Driftwood housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Driftwood, TX 78619 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 6.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 29 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 3%, homes sold faster (87 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $1,079,533. Overall, Driftwood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hays County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Driftwood ranks #507 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wimberley 78676 (2% sold over asking) or San Marcos 78666 (2% sold over asking), while Austin 78737 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Driftwood real estate
Is Driftwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.5 months of supply in Driftwood, TX 78619 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Driftwood?
The typical home went under contract in 62 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Driftwood sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Driftwood?
About 1.66% of a home’s value a year in Hays County, or roughly $6,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Driftwood?
The median sale price was $1,079,533 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $339 per square foot.
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