The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78207 sells for about $134,950, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 78207 — San Antonio
The 78207 market remains a highly affordable entry point for San Antonio, characterized by a high volume of older, smaller homes. While year-over-year prices have softened slightly, demand remains steady among first-time buyers and investors. The market is currently driven by urban revitalization efforts and the relative affordability compared to the broader metro area.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious first-time buyers, investors seeking value-add opportunities, and renters who prioritize proximity to the San Antonio urban core over suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
2 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.4 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 38.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78207, Bexar County TX
The area experiences higher-than-average property and violent crime rates compared to the broader San Antonio region, with localized hotspots often reported in public safety data.
Schools serving this ZIP are primarily part of the San Antonio Independent School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance ratings and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard Texas climate risks, including potential for flash flooding in low-lying zones and extreme heat, with insurance premiums rising due to regional weather volatility.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown San Antonio and ongoing urban infill projects, though large-scale corporate development remains limited within the ZIP boundaries.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents benefit from excellent proximity to downtown San Antonio, with short drive times and access to major corridors like I-10 and I-35.
The area features several neighborhood parks and community centers, with proximity to the Westside's cultural landmarks and short transit access to downtown amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant presence of small-scale investors and a tight vacancy rate for lower-priced units.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the downtown San Antonio employment hub, with a mix of service, retail, and public sector jobs.
The area is well-served by VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes, providing direct access to the downtown transit center.
Development is focused on urban revitalization and the rehabilitation of older housing stock rather than new large-scale commercial builds.
The Bexar County Appraisal District manages assessments, with a focus on market-value adjustments for aging residential properties.
Parcels are subject to San Antonio ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional exposure to hail and wind events, impacting affordability for older homes.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.311 mi
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas4.313.6 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.58.6 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.17.1 mi
- Morgan's Wonderland4.811.5 mi
- Alamodome4.32.6 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.55.2 mi
- Henry B. González Convention Center4.62.4 mi
- Historic Market Square4.61.5 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.74.8 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.72.2 mi
- The Alamo4.62.3 mi
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.311 mi
- San Antonio Zoo4.54.4 mi
- Pearl4.73.1 mi
- The Alamo4.62.3 mi
- Pearl4.73.1 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.72.1 mi
- The DoSeum4.53.9 mi
- Witte Museum4.74.5 mi
- San Antonio River Walk4.72.2 mi
- Pearl4.73.1 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.84.1 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.74.8 mi
- Brackenridge Park4.74.2 mi
- Topgolf San Antonio4.413 mi
- Mission Del Lago Golf Course4.29 mi
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course4.23.5 mi
- The Quarry Golf Course4.56.1 mi
- Riverside Golf Course and Teddy Bear Par 34.13.4 mi
- North Star Mall4.57.2 mi
- Ingram Park Mall4.36.9 mi
- Shops at Rivercenter4.52.3 mi
- Historic Market Square4.61.5 mi
- South Park Mall4.34.4 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.38.4 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.96.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional park featuring trails, fishing, and recreational facilities.
A landmark institution promoting Chicano, Latino, and Native American arts.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 17.4% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $111,500 (17.4% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $111,500 (-17.4% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.