LRG Realty · Medina County
Homes for Sale in Medina County, TX
Medina County sits west of San Antonio and includes Castroville, Hondo, and Devine. The county offers a distinctly rural character with larger lots, lower property taxes, and agricultural land uses that are not available inside Bexar County. Buyers looking for acreage, horse property, or small-town living within commuting distance of San Antonio gravitate to Medina County.
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Buying a Home in Medina County
Major communities
Castroville, the county’s largest community closest to San Antonio, offers a blend of historic Alsatian architecture and newer residential development along US-90. Hondo is the county seat, roughly 45 minutes west of San Antonio, with a small-town economy and lower home prices. Devine sits on I-35 south with easy access to both San Antonio and Laredo.
Acreage and rural living
Medina County is one of the most accessible places near San Antonio for buyers wanting 5 to 50+ acres. Agricultural exemptions are common, keeping property tax burdens low on larger tracts. The county’s lack of extensive subdivision development means larger lot sizes, fewer HOAs, and fewer building restrictions compared to suburban Bexar County.
Commute to San Antonio
Castroville to downtown San Antonio is approximately 25 miles via US-90, typically 30 to 40 minutes. Hondo is roughly 45 minutes. Lackland AFB is the nearest Military installation, reachable from Castroville in about 20 minutes. The commute is manageable for western San Antonio employers but less practical for the north or east side.
Commute times reflect typical non-peak estimates. Ag exemption and tax information per Medina County Appraisal District.
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Is Medina County a good place to buy land near San Antonio?
For buyers wanting acreage at lower prices than Bexar or Kendall County, yes. Medina County offers 5 to 50+ acre tracts with agricultural exemptions, fewer building restrictions, and a rural character. The trade-off is a longer commute to San Antonio employment centers east of Highway 151.
What are property taxes like in Medina County?
Medina County tax rates are generally lower than Bexar County, and properties with agricultural exemptions pay substantially less. The effective rate depends on the school district and special districts. Agricultural land is taxed at productivity value rather than market value, which can reduce the tax bill by 90% or more.
