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Single-Family Homes for Sale in San Antonio, TX

Single-family detached homes make up roughly 59% of San Antonio’s housing stock and account for the majority of active listings across Bexar County. Inventory spans from starter homes in the low $100s on the south and east sides to custom builds above $500K in Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, and the Hill Country fringe. If you are buying a house in San Antonio, this is the dominant property type and the one with the widest range of price, lot size, and neighborhood character.

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Market Data

San Antonio Single-Family Market Snapshot

$325K
Median Listing Price
$262K
Median Home Value
57
Days on Market
13,467
Active Listings
+2.0%
1-Year Appreciation

Data as of May 2026. Sources: FRED/Realtor.com (listing price, DOM, inventory); NeighborhoodScout (home value, appreciation). Snapshot data; verify before making purchase decisions.

Market Trends

How the San Antonio Market Is Moving

Inventory and Pace
Active ListingsMedian DOM
Appreciation History
Total appreciationAnnualized
Housing Stock Composition
Market at a Glance
  • Median listing price$325,000
  • Median home value$262,102
  • Median days on market57 days
  • Active listings13,467
  • New listings per month4,356
  • 1-year appreciation+2.0%
  • 5-year appreciation+39.2%
  • Homeownership rate51.2%

Sources: FRED/Realtor.com (May 2026 inventory/DOM); NeighborhoodScout (Q4 2025 appreciation/stock); FHFA (Q1 2026 HPI). All figures sourced and dated; verify before purchase decisions.

Single-Family Market
Market share
About 59% of all housing units in San Antonio are single-family detached homes. That share is even higher in the suburbs along Loop 1604, where master-planned communities dominate new development. The result is strong resale liquidity compared to condos or townhomes in the same price band.
Price range vs other types
The metro median sits near $260K, and single-family homes span the widest range of any property type. Entry-level homes start in the low $100s in neighborhoods south of downtown and along the I-35 corridor, while custom homes in Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, and Boerne push well past $500K. Condos and townhomes cluster in a narrower, lower band.
Where inventory concentrates
The highest volume of single-family listings sits in the far west along Loop 1604 through Alamo Ranch and Westover Hills, the northeast corridor from Converse through Schertz, and the northwest through Stone Oak and the UTSA area. The south side and east side carry lower prices and thinner inventory but shorter days on market for well-priced homes.
VA and Military buyers
San Antonio is one of the highest VA loan volume metros in the country. Single-family homes are the most straightforward property type for VA financing because there are no HOA warrantability requirements to clear. Veterans and Military families buying near Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, or Randolph get $0 down with no PMI on a conventional-style home.
Housing stock share: NeighborhoodScout. Median price from existing LRG market data. Neighborhood descriptions reflect current inventory patterns and should be verified before purchase decisions.
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Common Questions

Single-Family Home FAQs

What does a single-family home cost in San Antonio right now?
The metro median is near $260K, but single-family prices range from the low $100s on the south and east sides to above $500K in premium neighborhoods like Stone Oak and Alamo Heights. The widest inventory band falls between $150K and $340K.
Can I use a VA loan on a single-family home in San Antonio?
Yes. Single-family detached homes are the simplest property type for VA financing. There are no condo warrantability checks or HOA approval hurdles. Veterans and active-duty Military get $0 down and no PMI. San Antonio has one of the highest VA loan volumes in the country.
Where are single-family homes selling fastest in San Antonio?
Well-priced homes in the $200K to $300K range along the far-west Loop 1604 corridor and the northeast suburbs tend to move the quickest. Inventory is thinner on the south side, which can also mean faster sales when homes are priced correctly for the neighborhood.
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