Homes for Sale in Live Oak, TX
Live Oak sits along I-35 northeast of San Antonio between Selma and Windcrest with a median sale price near $295,000 and roughly 55 days on market. The city of 15,984 draws value buyers and Military families with affordable homes, Loop 1604 retail access, and a short commute to JBSA installations.
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Source: Zillow (estimate) & RentCafe Q1 2026 estimates. Pricing estimated. Verify before making purchase decisions.
Live Oak Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bexar County.
- Population15,984 / 2,100,000
- Median household income$72,000 / $62,000
- Median home value$255,000
- Median age34.0 yrs
- Population growth1.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Live Oak Commute Times
Live Oak connects to SA via I-35 and Loop 1604 with quick access to Randolph AFB and NE SA.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph AFB | ~8 mi | 10–12 min | 15–18 min |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~12 mi via I-35 | 15–18 min | 25–35 min |
| JBSA–Fort Sam Houston | ~8 mi | 10–12 min | 18–25 min |
| The Forum / NE retail | ~3 mi | 5–8 min | 8–12 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Live Oak city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Live Oak at a Glance
- Location
- Centrally positioned between I-35 and Loop 1604 in NE SA.
- Value
- Affordable homes from the $180s with short SA commute.
- Retail access
- Forum, Target, H-E-B all within 5–10 min.
- Military proximity
- JBSA installations all within 15 min.
- Small, built out
- Limited new inventory. Primarily resale.
- Bexar County taxes
- ~2.20% effective.
- Older housing stock
- Mostly 1970s–1990s construction.
- I-35 corridor noise
- Properties near I-35 have highway noise.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Live Oak
- Property taxes
- Live Oak’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.20%. On a $295000 home that’s roughly $6,490/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Bexar Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- Most neighborhoods have no or minimal HOA ($0–$30/month).
Tax data: Bexar Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Live Oak Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Live Oak neighborhood guide.
Forest Oaks
Established. Homes $220s–$320s.
Windcrest area (overlapping)
Adjacent established area. Homes $200s–$300s.
Windcrest area (overlapping) guide →Toepperwein Corridor
Commercial-adjacent with mixed residential.
Live Oak Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Elementary | PK-5 | ~550 | Judson ISD |
| Hartman Elementary | PK-5 | ~580 | NEISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Metzger Middle School | 6-8 | Judson ISD |
| Ed White Middle | 6-8 | NEISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Judson High School | 9-12 | Judson ISD |
| Roosevelt High School | 9-12 | NEISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Judson ISD | 27 | ~24,000 |
| NEISD | 71 | ~64,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.