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SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Bexar County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
173
⇧ 10.2% vs 157 last year
Pending
39
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$475,000
⇩ 11.5% vs $536,711 last year
Average Price
$550,562
⇩ 6.8% vs $591,032 last year
Days on Market
78
⇧ 14.7% vs 68 days last year

Market Context

Population: 25,729  ·  Density: 341.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $127,813

Typical home value: $381,822  ·  Homeownership: 79.9%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SAN ANTONIO, TX real estate market (78261) currently shows 173 active listings, with 39 pending sales. Homes are averaging 78 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 78 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11.5% year-over-year, from $536,711 to $475,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 173 this year vs 157 last year
  • Days on market: 78 now vs 68 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $475,000 (-11.5% YoY)
  • Average: $550,562 (-6.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 14.4 miles — 1,870 listings ($822,066,563 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
78261San Antonio, TX 782610.0 mi173$95,247,226$475,000$550,562
78266San Antonio, TX 782664.9 mi71$48,445,998$545,000$682,338
78163Bulverde, TX 781635.8 mi190$141,703,900$574,900$745,810
78247San Antonio, TX 782477.8 mi193$57,103,875$292,750$295,875
78233San Antonio, TX 782339.7 mi215$57,535,720$250,000$267,608
78217San Antonio, TX 7821710.5 mi130$35,091,810$249,000$269,937
78231San Antonio, TX 7823111.6 mi28$34,949,292$547,500$1,248,189
78148Universal City, TX 7814812.0 mi95$28,954,290$287,000$304,782
78154Schertz, TX 7815412.8 mi233$88,739,681$354,445$380,857
78108Cibolo, TX 7810813.6 mi344$128,419,328$349,950$373,312
78230San Antonio, TX 7823013.8 mi157$72,361,143$369,500$460,899
78004Bergheim, TX 7800414.1 mi2$1,469,326$704,995$734,663
78256San Antonio, TX 7825614.4 mi39$32,044,974$672,000$821,666

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261?

As of January 2026, there are 173 active listings in SAN ANTONIO, TX (zip code 78261), compared to 157 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261?

The median listing price in SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261 is $475,000 as of January 2026, a 11.5% decrease from $536,711 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SAN ANTONIO, TX?

Homes in SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261 spend an average of 78 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 68 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 78 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SAN ANTONIO, TX?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SAN ANTONIO, TX 78261 save an estimated $9,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $475,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.