West Congress is a small neighborhood in Southwest Austin, just south of 290 between S 1st St and S Congress Ave. Scroll Down to Read Our West Congress Neighborhood Guide.
West Congress Homes for Sale
SEARCH ALL WEST CONGRESS HOMES FOR SALENo Email Required! West Congress Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's West Congress neighborhood is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
West Congress Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's West Congress neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Pleasant Hill Elementary - 2/10
- Covington Middle - 6/10
- Crockett High - 4/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
West Congress Sold Data - What West Congress Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in West Congress and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in West Congress? How many homes are currently for sale in West Congress? What’s the median sold price in West Congress? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in West Congress? How’s the West Congress market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our West Congress Sold Data Report.
West Congress Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
No closed sales in West Congress over the past 12 months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026).
West Congress Home Price History
Curious how home prices in West Congress have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $599,000 | — | $599,000–$599,000 | $586 | 1,022 sq ft | 2bd/3ba | 38 days | 100% |
| 2025 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 YTD | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
West Congress Days on Market Trend
How fast are West Congress homes selling? Here's a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| 2023 | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| 2024 | 1 | 38 days | 38 days |
| 2025 | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| 2026 YTD | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Living in West Congress
Pros
- Location: Just south of 290, between S 1st St and S Congress Ave.
- Size: West Congress is a small neighborhood.
- Recent sale: The one home sold since 2022 was a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom home of 1,022 square feet that sold for $599,000 in 2024 after 38 days on the market.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Pleasant Hill Elementary (2/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0465%, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- West Congress does not have a community pool.
- No homes sold in the past 12 months, and only 1 sold from 2022 through 2026 YTD, so there is little sales history to review.
- With one sale, in 2024, there is no price trend to show. Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
Who it fits: West Congress fits buyers who want a small neighborhood just south of 290 between S 1st St and S Congress Ave, with Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, a larger selection of homes, or recent sold prices to compare may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Congress
No. West Congress does not have a community pool.
West Congress is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Pleasant Hill Elementary (2/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
The property tax rate in West Congress is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. Confirm the current rate with the Travis County tax office before making an offer.
No homes sold in West Congress in the past 12 months, so there is no current median sale price. The one sale since 2022 closed at $599,000 in 2024, or $586 per square foot.
No homes sold in West Congress in the past 12 months. The one home sold since 2022 had 38 days on the market in 2024 and sold at 100% of the list price.
West Congress is a small neighborhood in Southwest Austin, just south of 290 between S 1st St and S Congress Ave.
The one home sold in West Congress since 2022 had 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,022 square feet. With only one sale, the figures reflect a specific home.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in West Congress Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in West Congress homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in West Congress, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in West Congress and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
