Homes for Sale in Selma, TX
Selma sits along I-35 between San Antonio and Schertz with a median sale price near $325,000 and roughly 60 days on market. The city of 11,503 draws Military families and first-time buyers with I-35 corridor access, proximity to Randolph AFB, and the Retama Park entertainment area.
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Source: Zillow (estimate) & RentCafe Q1 2026 estimates. Pricing estimated. Verify before making purchase decisions.
Selma Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bexar County.
- Population11,503 / 2,100,000
- Median household income$78,000 / $62,000
- Median home value$290,000
- Median age33.0 yrs
- Population growth3.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Selma Commute Times
Selma sits directly on I-35 with Retama Park and quick access to both SA and Schertz/NB.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph AFB | ~5 mi | 8–10 min | 10–15 min |
| Downtown San Antonio | ~15 mi via I-35 | 18–22 min | 30–40 min |
| JBSA–Fort Sam Houston | ~10 mi | 12–15 min | 22–30 min |
| New Braunfels | ~20 mi via I-35 | 18–22 min | 25–30 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Selma city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Selma at a Glance
- I-35 access
- Direct I-35 frontage with quick north/south mobility.
- Randolph proximity
- 8–10 min to base.
- Retail/entertainment
- Retama Park area, Forum, I-35 retail corridor.
- Value pricing
- More affordable than Schertz for comparable homes.
- I-35 noise
- Properties near I-35 have highway noise.
- Small city
- Limited inventory. Mostly resale.
- Bexar/Guadalupe split
- Tax rate depends on which county the parcel falls in.
- Older stock in some sections
- Mix of older and newer homes.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Selma
- Property taxes
- Selma’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.20%. On a $325000 home that’s roughly $7,150/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
- HOA $25–$60/month in newer sections. Older areas often no HOA.
Tax data: Bexar Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
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Selma Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Selma neighborhood guide.
Retama Springs
Newer community near Retama Park. Homes from $280s.
Olympia Hills (overlapping)
Established with golf course. Homes $200s–$350s.
Selma Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Garden Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | SCUC ISD |
| Wiederstein Elementary | PK-5 | ~690 | SCUC ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Corbett Junior High | 6-8 | SCUC ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Clemens High School | 9-12 | SCUC ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| SCUC ISD | 16 | ~15,000 |
| Judson ISD | 27 | ~24,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.