San Antonio Home Sales Rise 4% as Buyers Gain More Time and Prices Hold Steady
San Antonio’s housing market picked up some momentum in August, but the numbers suggest buyers still have something they have not always had in recent years: time.
Home sales across the San Antonio area increased 4% year over year in August 2026, with 3,104 properties changing hands, according to the latest Multiple Listing Service report from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®. At the same time, prices remained relatively steady, inventory stayed elevated and homes took longer to sell.
For San Antonio-area residents considering a move, the combination creates a market that may feel less rushed than the highly competitive conditions buyers encountered in previous years.
The average San Antonio-area home price in August was $372,989, while the median price was $299,275. SABOR reported both as essentially unchanged year over year. Housing inventory measured 5.87 months.
“August’s increase in sales alongside stable pricing shows continued activity in our market,” said Ed Zapata, SABOR’s 2026 Chair of the Board. “Buyers have time and choice, while sellers need to be thoughtful about pricing and positioning their homes. A REALTOR® can help consumers understand what these conditions mean for their individual goals.”
San Antonio Home Buyers Have More Time to Shop
One of the clearest changes in the August 2026 San Antonio housing market was how long homes stayed available.
Homes spent an average of 82 days on the market, an 11% increase from a year earlier. That longer timeline can give buyers more opportunity to compare neighborhoods, review inspection results, evaluate financing and negotiate before making a final decision.
There were 16,940 active residential listings across the market, roughly unchanged from the previous year.
New listings declined 5% to 4,426, while pending sales fell 8% to 2,575.
Homes ultimately sold for an average of 92.8% of their original listing price. That gap between original asking prices and final sale prices points to a market where pricing strategy matters and where some buyers may have additional room to negotiate.
For sellers, the same numbers are a reminder that simply listing a home may not be enough. Homes competing for buyer attention may need to be priced in line with current neighborhood conditions and presented carefully from the start.
Most San Antonio Home Sales Remain Below $500,000
The largest share of August home sales remained in the middle portion of the San Antonio housing market.
About 66.73% of homes sold for between $200,000 and $499,999.
Another 16.07% sold for $199,000 or less, while 10.47% sold between $500,000 and $749,999. Homes priced at $750,000 and above represented 6.73% of August sales.
Those figures show that homes below $500,000 continue to account for the overwhelming majority of transactions across the San Antonio area, an important benchmark for families watching affordability and first-time homebuyer opportunities.
Bexar County Home Sales Increase Nearly 9%
The numbers were somewhat different inside Bexar County.
Bexar County recorded 2,068 home sales in August, an 8.8% increase from the same month in 2025.
Prices, however, moved lower. The median Bexar County home price declined 3.1% to $280,999, while the average price fell 2.6% to $336,979.
For residents searching specifically for homes in San Antonio and Bexar County, that combination of rising sales and softer prices may signal a market where buyers are responding to improved affordability or more realistic seller pricing.
San Antonio Housing Market Compared With Texas
San Antonio’s increase in sales stood out against a slower statewide housing market in August.
Across Texas, 27,398 homes sold during the month, a 4.4% year-over-year decline.
The statewide average home price increased 0.9% to $430,635, while the Texas median home price slipped 0.9% to $335,000.
Those figures suggest that while Texas home sales slowed overall, the San Antonio area moved in the opposite direction, posting higher transaction volume without a corresponding surge in prices.
How San Antonio Home Prices Have Changed Since 2024
SABOR’s August figures also show how the local market has shifted over the past two years.
In August 2024, 3,017 homes sold at an average price of $368,787 and a median price of $313,995.
In August 2025, sales declined to 2,952 homes. The average price increased to $382,419, while the median price slipped to $310,000.
By August 2026, sales had climbed to 3,104 homes. The average price stood at $372,989 and the median fell to $299,275.
The median price is often considered a useful measure of what a typical buyer is encountering because it represents the midpoint of all sales rather than being influenced as heavily by unusually expensive or inexpensive properties.
San Antonio Rental Prices Edge Lower
Renters also saw relatively little movement in available inventory.
The residential rental market included 5,024 active listings in August, unchanged from a year earlier.
The average monthly rent was $1,832, down 2% year over year.
For residents deciding whether to rent or buy in San Antonio, the decline does not necessarily settle that decision, but it does provide another data point as households compare mortgage costs, insurance, property taxes, maintenance and monthly rent.
What the August Housing Numbers Mean for San Antonio Residents
For buyers, August’s numbers point to more breathing room than in a fast-moving seller’s market. Homes are taking longer to sell, inventory remains substantial and properties are closing below their original asking prices on average.
For sellers, the market appears active, but buyers may be more selective. Homes that are priced too aggressively could sit longer, particularly when competing listings offer similar features nearby.
For homeowners who are not planning to move, the latest report still matters. Housing trends can influence neighborhood values, refinancing decisions, property tax conversations and the broader pace of residential growth across San Antonio and Bexar County.
The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® is the region’s largest professional trade association and represents more than 13,000 REALTOR® members. Its membership serves more than 10 counties, including Bexar, Atascosa, Bee, Frio, Karnes, Kendall, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Uvalde, Val Verde and Wilson counties. SABOR is one of more than 1,200 local REALTOR® boards and 54 state and territorial organizations affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®.
With sales moving higher, prices remaining relatively stable and buyers taking more time to make decisions, the coming months will help show whether San Antonio’s late-summer activity carries into the fall housing market.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for continued updates on San Antonio real estate, housing trends, development and other changes affecting local neighborhoods.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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