Is San Antonio, TX 78212 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
San Antonio is a buyer’s market. With about 6.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #783 of 868 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The San Antonio housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in San Antonio, TX 78212 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 63 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold faster (88 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $342,852. Overall, San Antonio is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Bexar County, homes here sell more slowly than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, San Antonio ranks #783 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 out of 100).
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 6.9 months of supply in San Antonio, TX 78212 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 65 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in San Antonio sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% 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 $342,852 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $197 per square foot.
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