Still lake water at dawn with soft morning mist, cedar and live oak trees along the shoreline, and homes partially visible among the trees

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About Jonestown

Perched along the northern shores of Lake Travis, Jonestown offers a peaceful Hill Country setting where natural beauty and lakeside living take center stage. Known for its panoramic views, abundant wildlife, and slower pace of life, Jonestown is an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle of the city without giving up access to modern conveniences. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and countless opportunities to experience the outdoors, all while remaining within commuting distance of Austin and the surrounding technology corridor.

Housing in Jonestown ranges from charming lakeside cottages and established neighborhoods to custom homes with sweeping Hill Country or Lake Travis views. As the community continues to grow, it has maintained its relaxed atmosphere and close connection to the surrounding landscape. Whether you're searching for a weekend retreat, a waterfront lifestyle, or a full-time residence with room to unwind, Jonestown offers a unique combination of tranquility, scenic beauty, and everyday access to one of Central Texas' most treasured lakes.

Growth & Outlook

RM 1431, Jonestown's main corridor, has seen targeted safety and capacity improvements, including a $4 million emergency replacement of the bridge at Cow Creek after flood damage, and a mill/overlay with safety upgrades at the Lohmans Ford Road intersection. A full widening of RM 1431 to six lanes has been discussed in long-range planning but is not yet funded.

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Jonestown Market Snapshot

Data updated August 18, 2026.

Active-listing figures are as of today.

Closed-sale figures reflect the most recently completed month.

$320,000
-52.5%

Median Sold Price

67
+27

Days on Market

6.3
-2.1

Months of Supply

Leaning Toward Buyers

Slight Buyer Advantage

Market Type

Stable

No Significant Change

Market Trend

$784,000
-$41,000

Median List Price

$277
-$13

Price per Sq Ft

76

Active Listings

42.0%
-2.0%

Sold At/Above List

60.5%
-5.3%

Price Reduced

12
+3

Homes Sold

Market Analysis

Jonestown's housing market is leaning toward buyers, essentially unchanged from last month — the composite score sits at -1.25 now, the same as last month's trailing average. Worth flagging up front: only 12 homes closed in July, so read the numbers here as a general direction rather than a precise measurement.

About 42% of homes that closed in July sold at or above asking — a solid rate for this small a sample — and the typical sold home spent around nine and a half weeks on the market. A little over 60% of what's currently listed has had at least one price cut. There's a little over six months of supply on hand at July's pace, though that number is sensitive to a market this size.

With just 12 closings, the month-over-month and year-over-year price swings here bounced around too much to be meaningful, so we're not stating them directly this month. The steadier signals — at-or-above-asking rate, price-cut share across active listings — both point to a market that's holding in buyer-leaning territory without much change from last month.

For Buyers

With a decent at-or-above-asking rate and over 60% of listings already showing a price cut, there's real room to negotiate, especially on anything that's been sitting a while. Keep in mind comps are thin here given how few homes close each month, so lean on a broader view of the market rather than any single recent sale.

For Sellers

A reasonable share of homes are still closing at or above asking, so a well-prepared listing has a real shot — just know that with so few sales each month, your specific comps may be limited, and buyers will likely do the same broader research you should.