San Antonio Housing Market Update — September 2025
🏡 San Antonio Housing Market Update — September 2025
Steady Momentum Amid Seasonal Cooling as Interest Rates Shape Buyer Behavior
As we step into fall, the San Antonio real estate market continues to show resilience. According to the latest data from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS (SABOR), September 2025 brought steady pricing and modest year-over-year growth across several segments, even as inventory expanded and days on market (DOM) crept upward.
📈 Single-Family Homes Remain the Anchor
Single-family properties continued to drive the region’s housing activity:
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2,823 closed sales, up 5 percent from last year.
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Average sales price: $369,836 (+1%).
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Median price: $308,995 (unchanged year over year).
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Average price per square foot: $174 (-1%).
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Average DOM: 78 days (+11%).
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Active inventory: 16,579 homes (+13%).
While closings increased, new listings (4,019) dipped 5 percent compared with September 2024, hinting at tightened new supply as builders and sellers watch rate-driven buyer demand. Pending sales (2,076) fell 24 percent month-to-month, suggesting slower closings heading into Q4
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🏠 Existing vs. New Construction Trends
Existing homes led the pack with 1,777 closings (+15%) and an average price of $382,997 (-1%). Median price remained at $310,000 — a sign of healthy buyer appetite for well-priced resale homes.
New construction saw a 9 percent dip in closings (1,045 sales) but a 2 percent rise in average price to $347,457. Builders continued to offer incentives and rate buy-downs to balance higher borrowing costs, keeping entry-level buyers engaged in the market
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🏢 Condos & Townhomes Find Niche Momentum
Condominium and townhome sales (35 units) declined 26 percent year over year, yet average prices rose 10 percent to $250,637 and median prices climbed to $182,500 (+10%). Buyers seeking affordability inside Loop 1604 are finding these smaller footprint homes a viable option amid tight single-family inventory
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🌄 Rural Farms & Ranches Stay Strong
Demand for acreage and rural living continues to trend upward. September closed 39 transactions (-7%) with a robust average price of $962,293 (+8%) and a median of $636,234 (+11%). Buyers seeking land and space beyond the suburbs continue to influence this segment, especially in outlying areas like Wilson, Guadalupe, and Comal Counties
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💰 Year-to-Date Snapshot (Through September 2025)
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Total closed single-family sales: 26,099 (-1%).
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Average price: $369,118 (flat year over year).
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Median price: $305,000 (-1%).
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Average DOM: 78 (+10%).
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Active listings: 15,664 (+16%).
This steady pricing despite higher inventory signals balanced market conditions — neither clearly a buyer’s nor seller’s market — as San Antonio remains more affordable than Texas metros like Austin or Dallas
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🏘️ Rental Market Shows Consistency
The rental segment recorded 1,285 closings, a 10 percent year-over-year increase, with the average rent at $1,825. Median rent held steady at $1,725, while average DOM rose to 54 days (+10%). This points to continued demand from relocation clients, military families, and those waiting for rates to drop before purchasing
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🧭 Key Takeaways for Buyers & Sellers
For Buyers: Higher inventory and steady prices mean more choice and negotiating room. With average DOM rising into the 70-80 day range, buyers have time to compare homes and secure seller concessions on closing costs or interest-rate buy-downs.
For Sellers: Well-priced, move-in-ready homes still attract strong offers. However, longer market times require strategic pricing, high-quality marketing assets (pro photos, video tours, drone imagery), and a compelling presentation both online and in person.
📍 Bottom Line
September 2025 showed that San Antonio’s market remains steady and resilient, supported by population growth, veteran relocations, and continued in-migration from higher-priced metros. As we head into the final quarter, expect seasonal cooling but no major price drops — a healthy sign of balance in the Alamo City real-estate landscape
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Sources: San Antonio Board of REALTORS (SABOR) | Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University — MLS Summary Report (September 2025).
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