By Clay Byrne, Founder of Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents | Lifetime Austin Realtor | Austin resident | Youth sports coach | Real estate coach
Yes… for many family buyers who want Southwest Austin amenities and Austin ISD’s Kiker to Gorzycki to Bowie path. I walk buyers through Circle C Ranch with street-level comps, not metro headlines.
In September 2026, ZIP 78739 single-family homes closed at a median of $820,000… about $215,000 above the City of Austin single-family median of $605,000… and sold about 24 days faster (17 median days on market vs 41). Confirm schools by address. Note that ZIP 78739 also includes Circle C South and Hays Wartha, not only core Circle C Ranch.
Key Facts at a Glance
All 78739 and City of Austin figures below are single-family only. Source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026 (America/Chicago).
| Metric | Number | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| 78739 median sold price (single-family, Sept 2026) | $820,000 (+12.6% YoY) | Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026 |
| 78739 average sold price | $934,842 (+15.6% YoY) | Same |
| 78739 closed sales | 18 (+5.9% YoY) | Same |
| 78739 median $/sq ft | $315 (+10.2% YoY) | Same |
| 78739 median days on market | 17 (down 39 days YoY) | Same |
| 78739 close-to-list ratio | 96.56% | Same |
| 78739 new listings | 17 (-34.6% YoY) | Same |
| 78739 new under contract | 14 (-36.4% YoY) | Same |
| City of Austin median sold price (single-family, Sept 2026) | $605,000 (+3.4% YoY) | Same |
| City of Austin median DOM | 41 | Same |
| City of Austin close-to-list ratio | 92.78% | Same |
| City of Austin closed sales | 668 (-6.7% YoY) | Same |
Not included on purpose: months of inventory for 78739 (no data on the report) and active listing counts (the report contradicts itself).
How to read the gap: In September 2026, the 78739 median sold price sat about $215,000 above the City of Austin single-family median. Homes in 78739 went under contract about 24 days faster. And they closed closer to list (96.56% vs 92.78%). New listings and new under contracts in the ZIP both fell hard year over year, while closed sales ticked up. Same metro. Different street.
What Is Circle C Ranch in Austin?
Circle C Ranch is a master-planned community in Southwest Austin, mostly ZIP 78739 (parts spill into 78749), along SH 45 SW. It is family-heavy, owner-occupied, and built out from the late 1980s forward. A classic feeder path for much of the community runs Kiker Elementary to Gorzycki Middle to Bowie High (Austin ISD). Always confirm a specific address on AISD’s school finder before writing an offer.
Named local anchors my team and I use on tours:
- Circle C Swim Center (5919 La Crosse Ave) and Community Center Pool (7817 La Crosse Ave)
- Veloway at Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park… a 3.1-mile, 23-ft paved bicycle and inline-skate track, dawn to dusk (City of Austin Parks)
- Circle C Metropolitan Park (off Slaughter), Slaughter Creek Trail, Grey Rock Golf Club, and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave)
- Commute anchors: SH 45 SW, MoPac / Loop 1, downtown Austin, and Domain / Northwest employment corridors
For the existing market overview on the site, see Byrne Real Estate Group’s Circle C Ranch Austin Market Report. Nearby family context: which areas in Austin are best for families.
How Much Do Homes Cost in Circle C Ranch in 2026?
In September 2026, ZIP 78739 single-family homes closed at a median of $820,000 (+12.6% YoY) and an average of $934,842 (+15.6% YoY), per Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026. Median price per square foot was $315 (+10.2% YoY). There were 18 closed sales (+5.9% YoY), 17 new listings (-34.6% YoY), and 14 new under contracts (-36.4% YoY). Median days on market was 17. Close-to-list was 96.56%.
Compare that with the City of Austin single-family baseline from the same snapshot: median $605,000, median DOM 41, and close-to-list 92.78%.
ZIP caveat: 78739 also covers Circle C South and Hays Wartha, not just core Circle C Ranch. I tell buyers and sellers the same thing… look at the last few sales on your street, not the ZIP headline.
Related reading: how fast homes are selling in Austin and which areas in Austin are best for families.
What Schools Serve Circle C Ranch?
A common feeder path for much of Circle C Ranch is:
| Campus | 2025 TEA Accountability | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kiker Elementary (5913 La Crosse Ave, 78739) | A (Student Achievement A, School Progress A, Closing the Gaps A) | austinisd.org/schools/kiker, 2025 Accountability |
| Gorzycki Middle (7412 W. Slaughter Lane, 78749) | A (Student Achievement A, School Progress B, Closing the Gaps A) | austinisd.org/schools/gorzycki |
| Bowie High (4103 W. Slaughter Lane, 78749) | A (Student Achievement A, School Progress B, Closing the Gaps A); Distinction: Postsecondary Readiness | austinisd.org/schools/bowie |
Other Circle C sections can feed Clayton, Mills, Bear Creek, Bailey, or Small. Byrne Real Estate Group always confirms zoning by address before an offer. Ratings above come from Austin ISD / TEA, not GreatSchools.
What Do My Team and I Tell Buyers About Amenities and Daily Life?
Daily life in Circle C is parks, pools, and the Veloway more than downtown density. Buyers who love it usually want Southwest Austin amenities, AISD’s Kiker-Gorzycki-Bowie path, and room for kids, bikes, and weekend trail time.
Buyers who bounce often want walkable urban density, heavy transit, or sub-$500K inventory. Circle C is car-oriented and priced above the city median.
I frame it simply: match the street to how you actually live the week… school drop-off, trail time, and the commute… not the brochure.
Financing note: When buyers ask about payment strategy, Byrne Real Estate Group can introduce the team’s integrated mortgage path via byrne-austin.com/mortgage/. Buyer’s Rate Mortgage NMLS #2565699. Using it is never required. No rate is promised here.
Is Circle C Ranch a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market Right Now?
In September 2026, ZIP 78739 single-family homes that sold had a median of 17 days on market and closed at 96.56% of list, per Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, pulled Oct 27, 2026. Closed sales ticked up year over year while new listings and new under contracts fell sharply. That mix says priced-right homes still find buyers… and inventory coming to market slowed.
City of Austin single-family homes sat at a 41-day median DOM on the same snapshot. Corridor homes in 78739 that sold that month moved faster on the median… and still priced above the city baseline.
Sellers can compare listing plans and review buyer- and seller-side promises at byrne-austin.com/guarantees/. Process walkthrough: What happens when you sell your home in Austin?. Pace context: How fast are homes selling in Austin?.
Who Is Circle C Ranch Not a Fit For?
Be honest before you tour. Circle C Ranch is usually a poor fit if you need:
- Sub-$500K inventory (the 78739 single-family median was $820,000 in September 2026)
- Dense urban condo living or heavy transit
- A short walk to downtown Austin nightlife every night
If that is you, my team and I will point you to other Travis, Williamson, Hays, or Bastrop options that match the budget and lifestyle… including family corridors in which areas in Austin are best for families.
FAQs
What is the median home price in Circle C Ranch?
Per Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026 (pulled Oct 27, 2026), ZIP 78739 single-family homes closed at a median of $820,000 (+12.6% YoY), about $215,000 above the City of Austin median of $605,000. My team and I note the ZIP also covers Circle C South and Hays Wartha, so street-level comps still matter.
What schools do Circle C Ranch homes feed?
Kiker / Gorzycki / Bowie for much of the community, with TEA A ratings for 2025 per Austin ISD. Confirm the address. Byrne Real Estate Group always checks zoning before an offer.
Is Circle C Ranch a good place for families?
Yes for many families who want Southwest Austin amenities and the AISD feeder path above. I frame it as matching the street to the buyer’s day-to-day, not just the brochure.
How fast do Circle C homes sell?
In September 2026, median days on market for 78739 single-family was 17, about 24 days faster than the City of Austin at 41, per Unlock MLS. Byrne Real Estate Group also notes 78739 closed at 96.56% of list vs 92.78% citywide.
Should I buy or sell in Circle C Ranch in 2026?
Street-level comps beat headlines. New listings in 78739 were down sharply year over year while closed sales ticked up. Call or text (512) 942-7880. Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents.
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About the Author
I am Founder of Byrne Real Estate Group, a lifetime Austin Realtor and Austin resident, youth sports coach, and real estate coach. I have been in the Austin market since 1997, with $1B+ in career transaction volume. Learn more: Who’s the best realtor in Austin, TX?.
Sources
- Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot, Sept 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026 (78739 and City of Austin single-family)
- Austin ISD campus pages (2025 Accountability) for Kiker, Gorzycki, and Bowie
- Circle C HOA amenities materials
- City of Austin Veloway / Parks information
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