MLS Area 5E
GrowthMLS Area 5E - Far East Austin
Far east Austin beyond the urban core, from FM 969 to the Bastrop County line. Rural character with acreage tracts. ZIP code 78725.
5E
MLS Area Code
Growth
Market Tier
20
Active Listings
$253K
Median Price
What is MLS Area 5E like for real estate?
Far east Austin beyond the urban core, from FM 969 to the Bastrop County line. Rural character with acreage tracts. ZIP code 78725.
- Neighborhoods: Hornsby Bend, Austin's Colony
- Active listings: 20 (active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes)
- Median asking price: $253K (active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes)
- Avg asking $/sqft: $159 (active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes)
- Avg days on market: 61 (active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes)
- Market tier: Growth
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
About MLS Area 5E - Far East Austin
Far east Austin around Hornsby Bend and Austin's Colony is rural Texas with an Austin address. Acreage properties with space for horses, workshops, gardens, and genuine elbow room. The Colorado River curves through Hornsby Bend, and the area is well known for birding and wide open land. This is not suburban development - it's honest country living 20 minutes from downtown Austin. Price per square foot is among the lowest anywhere in the metro. Buyers here prioritize land and privacy over walkability and nightlife.
“MLS areas are how agents actually track micro-markets in Austin. Area 5E covers Hornsby Bend, Austin's Colony. Understanding these boundaries gives our clients a pricing edge that general ZIP code data can't match.”
- Joe Keenan, Keenan Group at Compass
Market Snapshot
Live MLS data: 20 active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes, as of Oct 16, 2026.
- Active Listings
- 20
- Median Price
- $253K
- Avg Days on Market
- 61
- Avg Asking $/SqFt
- $159
School Districts
Districts serving neighborhoods in MLS Area 5E.
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Featured Listings
Top 6 of 20 active listings in MLS Area 5E
3207 Wickham
Austin, TX 78725
MLS# 6605614 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$324,900
$126/sqft
3900 Sojourner
Austin, TX 78725
MLS# 9272787 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$305,000
$196/sqft
3206 Barksdale
Austin, TX 78725
MLS# 8949829 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$300,000
$145/sqft
3303 Barksdale
Austin, TX 78725
MLS# 5013798 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$299,000
$128/sqft
3704 Crownover
Austin, TX 78725
MLS# 9123046 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$287,999
$166/sqft
14305 Vandever
Austin, TX 78725
MLS# 8714905 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$282,500
$197/sqft
Neighborhood Highlights
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ACTRIS Boundary Description
FM 969 to the Bastrop County line to the Colorado River to Hwy 183 to FM 969
Boundaries are defined by ACTRIS (Austin/Central Texas Realty Information Service) and follow major roads, rivers, and county lines. If a property sits near a boundary, it could fall in an adjacent area. Contact us to confirm the exact MLS area for any Austin address.
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Explore >MLS Area 5E - Far East Austin FAQs
Quick answers for buyers and sellers focused on this MLS area.
Which neighborhoods are in MLS Area 5E?
MLS Area 5E - Far East Austin includes Hornsby Bend, Austin's Colony. We can confirm boundaries by address.
How many homes are for sale in MLS Area 5E?
Counting active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes, MLS Area 5E has 20 active listings (as of Oct 16, 2026). Prices range from $194K to $325K.
What is the median home price in MLS Area 5E?
Counting active MLS listings in its 2 named neighborhoods within the area's ZIP codes, the median asking price in MLS Area 5E is $253K at $159 per square foot (as of Oct 16, 2026). Contact the Keenan Group for a detailed price analysis.
How long do homes take to sell in MLS Area 5E?
Homes in MLS Area 5E currently average 61 days on market. Timing varies by neighborhood, price point, and condition.
Why work with Keenan Group in MLS Area 5E?
Keenan Group at Compass is Austin's #1 team (2024 ABoR) with $1B+ in career sales. We track micro-market shifts, pricing signals, and buyer demand so your strategy is aligned with current conditions.