The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78239 sells for about $220,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 18.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,617 a month.
ZIP 78239 — San Antonio
The 78239 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 18.1% and a median price of $220,000. Market activity is moderate, with 67 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%, indicating a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. The area remains a stable, middle-income suburban community with consistent rental demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and workforce commuters seeking affordability relative to the broader San Antonio metro area, as well as investors looking for stable rental demand.
Median prices moved down 18.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
4 foreclosure-ledger notices — 1.3 per 10,000 residents · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 12.9% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.5%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78239, Bexar County TX
Crime trends in the 78239 area are generally consistent with broader San Antonio suburban patterns, though specific neighborhood-level safety varies significantly across the ZIP's diverse residential and commercial pockets.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the North East Independent School District, which maintains a generally stable reputation within the San Antonio region.
The area is subject to standard Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major San Antonio employment hubs and the presence of established commercial corridors, with steady infill development.
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 typically commute via I-35 and Loop 410, providing direct access to downtown San Antonio and the broader regional employment core.
The area features access to local parks and greenbelts, with proximity to major shopping centers and dining districts along the I-35 corridor.
The rental market is stable with a renter share of approximately 26-27%, supported by demand from local workforce and proximity to regional employers.
The local economy is anchored by the broader San Antonio employment base, including healthcare, military, and retail sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-35 and Loop 410, facilitating regional transit.
Development is focused on commercial revitalization and moderate residential infill within existing footprints.
The Bexar County Appraisal District manages property assessments with annual updates based on market value trends.
Parcels are subject to North East ISD taxes and various municipal utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk profiles common to South Texas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Databases profiles.
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.
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- North Star Mall4.58.3 mi
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- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.914.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A local landmark providing recreational space and community events.
Features walking trails and community facilities serving the local population.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).