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San Antonio's Median Sale Price Dipped to $258K: The October Data, Read Honestly
Redfin's numbers for the three months ending October 2026 put San Antonio's median sale price at about $257,821, a 0.84% dip from a year earlier. Homes spent about 68 days on market, roughly the same as the 69 days a year ago, and the typical home sold about 3% below its list price. That combination, prices flat to slightly down and homes taking a couple of months to sell, is a calmer, more balanced market than the one we saw a few years ago. Here is what it means if you are buying or selling right now.
Redfin's numbers for the three months ending October 2026 put San Antonio's median sale price at about $257,821, a 0.84% dip from a year earlier. Homes spent about 68 days on market, roughly the same as the 69 days a year ago, and the typical home sold about 3% below its list price. That combination, prices flat to slightly down and homes taking a couple of months to sell, is a calmer, more balanced market than the one we saw a few years ago. Here is what it means if you are buying or selling right now.
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What the October numbers actually say
Redfin counts all home types, condos and townhomes included, so its city median runs below the single-family resale medians you see in MLS reports. Its three-month median through October was $257,821, down 0.84% from the same stretch a year earlier. Days on market held at about 68, and the typical home sold for about 3% below list. That last number matters more than the median: in a balanced market, sellers who price realistically get close to their number, and buyers get a little negotiation room.
Different sources measure different slices. Redfin's median counts every home type; SABOR's monthly reports focus on single-family resale and typically run higher.
Why 68 days on market is normal, not a warning
In the fast years, San Antonio homes went pending in a week or two. At about 68 days on market, the market moves at a pace that gives buyers time to tour, compare, and get an inspection and an appraisal done without racing. Redfin also reported that hot homes still go pending in about 32 days, so the well-priced, well-located listings still sell quickly. The line between moves fast and sits for a while comes down to price, condition, and location, which is exactly the conversation worth having before you write an offer.
The inventory picture behind the median
SABOR data from August 2026 showed about 16,940 active listings in the San Antonio area, roughly steady with a year earlier, while new listings ran about 5% below the prior year at 4,426. Zillow's home value index, which tracks average rather than median values, put the San Antonio average at about $251,065 in May 2026, down 2.1% year over year. Put together: a steady supply of homes, slightly slower new listing flow, and prices leveling rather than falling off a cliff.
What this means for buyers
You have time and a little leverage. Homes priced realistically still move, and homes priced above the market accumulate days on market and price cuts. That makes the negotiation honest: a fair offer on a fairly priced home is a strong offer. The 3% below list average also means your offer strategy can start with the comps, not the asking price, and the option period gives you room to verify condition before you commit.
- Compare the last three months of solds, not just asking prices.
- Ask how many days the specific home has been on market and why.
- Budget for a below list close around 3% and let the inspection decide the rest.
What this means for sellers
The trap in this market is pricing from memory. Values in many San Antonio neighborhoods are flat to slightly down, and the first two weeks on market set the tone. A home priced against current solds, staged, and marketed honestly typically beats the one priced 5% high that then sits for two months and sells for less. Ask for the real numbers for your street before you set the price.
Lean on the local details
The numbers tell you what things cost. The lived experience of a neighborhood, the commute, the parks, the weekend rhythm, is another conversation entirely, and that is where the local details decide the fit. Neighborhood life, events, and local guides for San Antonio and the Hill Country live on the community hub.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Antonio a buyer's market right now?
Balanced, leaning slightly toward buyers. Prices are flat to down a little, homes run about 68 days on market, and the typical sale closes about 3% below list. That is more room than buyers had in recent years, but fair offers still compete for the best homes.
Why is Redfin's San Antonio median so much lower than what I see in MLS reports?
Methodology. Redfin's number counts all home types across the city at sale close. MLS and SABOR reports focus on single-family resale within the metro, which runs higher. Neither is wrong; they answer different questions.
Written by Phyllis Domingo
REALTOR® · TX License 745926 · 100+ homes sold · Helping families move well in San Antonio and the Hill Country since long before the hard part became normal.
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