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San Antonio, TX 78240 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 78240
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
103
Active Listings
97
Sold Properties
6

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$295,000
Median Sold Price
$239,400
Median Price per Sqft
$166/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,625

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
2.02%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
107
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in 78240 are 6.46% compared to the 5.875% average observed earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. median sold price: $239,400 is the best current indicator of market value and recent transaction activity in 78240; this representative recent sale level suggests pricing is stable near actual closed values rather than asking expectations (representative recent sale).

  2. There is a notable spread between median listing price: $295,000 and the median sold price, which suggests sellers are listing above recently achieved sale levels and may face pricing friction when converting listings to closed transactions.

  3. The market shows slower sales velocity as indicated by median days on market: 107, combined with elevated inventory relative to sales activity; this pattern appears to create balanced to slightly buyer-leaning liquidity conditions and may require longer time or price concessions to transact.

  4. Market-level trends are broadly neutral: the price year-over-year trend: flat and market temperature: neutral, while interest rate pressure: elevated (current 30-year fixed at 6.46% versus the 5.875% earlier in 2026) and rent year-over-year trend: down signal caution for immediate price acceleration and may dampen buyer urgency (elevated interest rate pressure).


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

8515 Echo Creek Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds
3 baths
1,526 sqft
$243,000
Nov 1, 2025
$159/sqft/sqft
1274 days on market
9306 Chattanooga Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
2 baths
1,740 sqft
$220,000
Jan 1, 2026
$126/sqft/sqft
5003 Kenton Vw, San Antonio, TX 78240
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,569 sqft
$132,000
Jan 1, 2026
$84/sqft/sqft
8416 Echo Creek Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,450 sqft
$114,000
Mar 1, 2026
$79/sqft/sqft
1540 days on market
8562 Echo Creek Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,508 sqft
$87,001
Jan 1, 2026
$58/sqft/sqft
8562 Echo Creek Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,508 sqft
$87,001
Jan 1, 2026
$58/sqft/sqft
8519 Echo Creek Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,450 sqft
$85,000
Nov 1, 2025
$59/sqft/sqft
8519 Echo Creek Ln, San Antonio, TX 78240
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,450 sqft
$85,000
Nov 1, 2025
$59/sqft/sqft

San Antonio, TX 78240 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 78240
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
21
Active Listings
15
Sold Properties
6

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$210,000
Median Sold Price
$0
Median Price per Sqft
$160/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,013

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
2.31%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
198

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in 78240 are 6.46% compared to the 5.875% average observed earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. median sold price is not provided in the supplied metrics, so a representative recent transaction value cannot be stated precisely; this absence limits direct confirmation of realized market value and should prompt reliance on transaction-level data or county records for valuation. data gap

  2. median listing price (210,000) indicates seller ask levels and, given the lack of a provided median sold price, should be treated as an asking-price signal rather than confirmed transaction value. contextual pricing

  3. median days on market (198) is prolonged and suggests slower sales velocity and increased pricing friction, which may indicate that sellers need to be more flexible on terms or pricing to transact. slower turnover

  4. inventory context shows elevated inventory relative to sales in the analyzed sample, which appears to be contributing to a balanced-to-buyer-leaning environment and may pressure sellers on time-to-close and concessions. excess supply relative to sales activity

  5. interest rate pressure (elevated) is present; Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in 78240 are 6.46% compared to the 5.875% average observed earlier in 2026, which may constrain buyer qualification and downward price negotiating power. elevated financing headwinds


Notable Properties

The following 1 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

8642 Fredericksburg Rd # F-605, San Antonio, TX 78240
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds
2 baths
959 sqft
$96,000
Jan 1, 2026
$100/sqft/sqft
1330 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$34/mo
78240 Avg Rent
78240 Cost to Own
Rent$1,625
Own$1,659

20% down, 6.3% rate, 2.0% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

78240 Avg nightly rate
78240 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$119/night
Occupancy90 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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