Is San Antonio, TX 78203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
San Antonio is a buyer’s market. With about 16 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The San Antonio housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in San Antonio, TX 78203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 16 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (112 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $255,639. Overall, San Antonio is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bexar County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Antonio 78256 (0% sold over asking) or San Antonio 78235 (0% sold over asking), while San Antonio 78226 (33% sold over asking) and San Antonio 78258 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about San Antonio real estate
Is San Antonio a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 16 months of supply in San Antonio, TX 78203 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 San Antonio?
The typical home went under contract in 62 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in San Antonio sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in San Antonio?
About 1.73% of a home’s value a year in Bexar County, or roughly $6,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in San Antonio?
The median sale price was $255,639 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $191 per square foot.
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