San Antonio Housing Market Update March 30 - April 5, 2026 | Relocating to San Antonio Guide

San Antonio Housing Market Update (March 30 – April 5, 2026)

Inventory Grows, Rates Dip Slightly, and Buyers Gain Even More Leverage

If you’re planning on relocating to San Antonio, this past week created one of the strongest buyer opportunities we’ve seen so far this year.

Between rising inventory, price reductions, and slightly lower interest rates, buyers have more control than they’ve had in a long time.

Let’s break it down 👇

📊 What Happened in the San Antonio Market This Week

Here’s what we saw across the market:

• 6,766 total active homes
• 1,181 new listings
• 2,364 price reductions
• 847 homes pending
• 883 homes sold

👉 The story continues: inventory is growing faster than buyer demand.

That means more options, less competition, and better negotiating power.

🏡 Home Prices & Key Stats

From the 883 homes that sold this week:

• Median Sold Price: $312,000
• Average Sold Price: $370,820
• Average Price per Sq Ft: $175
• Median Days on Market: 81 days
• Average Days on Market: 106 days

What stands out:

✔ Prices are holding steady
✔ Homes are still taking time to sell
✔ Buyers are not being forced into rushed decisions

💰 Seller Concessions Are Still Strong

• Average Seller Concessions: ~$10,380
• Median Concessions: ~$9,337

This is one of the most important trends for buyers right now.

👉 Sellers are consistently offering money toward:

• Closing costs
• Interest rate buydowns
• Repairs and upgrades

For many buyers, this can reduce upfront costs by thousands.

📉 Mortgage Rates Update (Slight Relief This Week)

• 30-Year Fixed: 6.45%
• VA Loans: ~5.93%
• FHA Loans: ~5.91%

Rates came down slightly this week, which is a positive shift after recent increases.

Why this matters:

• Lower rates improve affordability
• Combined with seller concessions, monthly payments can drop significantly
• Buyers have more flexibility in structuring their deal

💡 What This Means for Buyers Relocating to San Antonio

If you’re moving here, this market is very different from what you may be used to.

1. You Have More Time Than You Think

With homes averaging 80+ days on market, you can:

• Explore different areas
• Compare options
• Negotiate without pressure

2. Commute Matters More Than Distance

One of the biggest mistakes relocating buyers make:

👉 Choosing based on miles instead of drive time

San Antonio is spread out, and traffic patterns vary heavily depending on:

• Time of day
• Highway access
• Proximity to major employers or bases

3. New Construction Is Still Aggressive

Builders are continuing to offer:

• Rate buydowns into the 4–5% range
• Closing costs covered
• Appliance packages

But here’s the strategy most people miss:

If you plan to move again in 3–5 years, you need to be careful about buying in areas with heavy ongoing construction.

4. Property Taxes Can Impact Your Payment More Than Rates

This surprises almost every relocating family.

👉 Tax rates can vary significantly depending on:

• County and city
• School district
• MUD or PID taxes

Two homes at the same price can have very different monthly payments.

5. Seller Concessions = Your Secret Weapon

With ~$9K–$10K being common right now, buyers are using this to:

✔ Buy down their interest rate
✔ Reduce closing costs
✔ Increase affordability

This is one of the biggest advantages in today’s market.

🎯 My Perspective as a San Antonio Realtor & Air Force Veteran

I help relocating families navigate this market every day, especially those moving into the San Antonio area for work, military, or lifestyle.

The buyers who are winning right now are the ones who:

• Understand how to leverage concessions
• Focus on location and commute
• Take the time to learn the city before making a decision

This is not a rushed market.

It’s a strategic one.

📌 Bottom Line

• Inventory is increasing
• Price reductions are rising
• Rates dipped slightly this week
• Sellers are still offering strong concessions

👉 If you’re relocating to San Antonio, this is one of the best windows we’ve seen for buyers in years.

📲 Planning a Move to San Antonio?

If you want help with:

• Narrowing down the best neighborhoods
• Understanding commute times vs location
• Structuring an offer to maximize concessions

Reach out anytime.

I’ll help you build a strategy that fits your timeline, budget, and goals.

Kristen Smith, Realtor
San Antonio’s Veteran Realtor