Is San Antonio, TX 78256 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The San Antonio housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in San Antonio, TX 78256 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 7.7 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 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 4%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $604,738. Overall, San Antonio is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bexar County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, San Antonio ranks #768 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 out of 100).

Nearby, San Antonio 78226 (33% sold over asking) and San Antonio 78258 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.