San Antonio, TX 78253 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 78253
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in San Antonio, TX (ZIP: 78253) is currently $348,880, reflecting a market that has decreased 8% since 2022. This decline indicates a shift in home values, which may be attributed to elevated interest rates that are impacting buyer activity and pushing some potential homeowners toward rental options. The market is characterized by a moderate transaction volume, suggesting that while there is some activity, it is not robust enough to absorb the elevated inventory levels seen in the area.

With a median days on market of 191, properties are taking longer to sell, indicating slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction. The median listing price stands at $335,975, which presents a notable gap compared to the median sold price, highlighting seller expectations that may not align with current market realities. Overall, the market temperature is classified as neutral, suggesting a balanced environment where neither buyers nor sellers have a distinct advantage, but the existing conditions may lead to further adjustments in pricing as the market seeks equilibrium.

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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.

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Market Metrics

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.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in San Antonio TX around 5.85% are lower than the 6.20% average seen for similar loans originated in early 2026.

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

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $348,880 indicates a significant decrease in home values, down 8% since 2022.

2. Properties are experiencing a median days on market of 191, reflecting slower sales velocity and potential buyer hesitance.

3. The median listing price of $335,975 shows a pricing gap compared to the sold price, suggesting pricing friction in the market.

4. With elevated inventory levels, the market is facing excess supply relative to sales activity, which may pressure home values further.

5. The median market rent is $2,600, indicating a potential shift of buyers into the rental sector due to elevated interest rate pressure.

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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.