The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78253 sells for about $321,645, or $153 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,050 a month.
ZIP 78253 — San Antonio
The 78253 housing market is showing signs of stability with a median sale price of $322,000 and a year-over-year price increase of 0.8%. While sales volume has moderated, the area remains a high-growth destination for new residential and apartment construction. Some specific metrics like tax rates and detailed demographic breakdowns were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families, professionals, and investors seeking a balance of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility with modern housing options.
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
11 foreclosure-ledger notices — 1.6 per 10,000 residents — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 78253, Bexar County TX
Schools in the area are generally characterized as above average for Texas, with ratings typically ranging from B+ to A-.
The area is experiencing rapid growth with significant new residential and apartment construction, including the highest volume of new apartment additions in the San Antonio metro area.
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).
The area offers convenient access to major thoroughfares including Loop 1604 and Highway 151, facilitating commutes to downtown San Antonio.
The area features abundant parks, recreational spaces, and proximity to shopping and dining venues.
The rental market is highly active with significant new inventory additions, making it a leading area for apartment construction in the metro.
The area is a rapidly growing suburban hub with a strong focus on residential development and proximity to San Antonio's broader employment centers.
The area is a primary focus for new residential and apartment development within the San Antonio metro.
Data sourced from SimpleMaps and Listalysis; specific ACS vintage not provided.
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.37 mi
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas4.315.1 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.515 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.112.3 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games San Antonio4.415.6 mi
- Historic Market Square4.619.2 mi
- Topgolf San Antonio4.415.6 mi
- Traders Village San Antonio4.515 mi
- Majestic Theatre4.719.7 mi
- Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio4.515.3 mi
- SeaWorld San Antonio4.37 mi
- Santikos Casa Blanca4.56 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.112.3 mi
- Main Event San Antonio West4.29.9 mi
- Flix Brewhouse4.57 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.719.8 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.112.3 mi
- La Villita National Historic Village4.519.9 mi
- Briscoe Western Art Museum4.719.9 mi
- Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge4.819.6 mi
- Government Canyon State Natural Area4.76 mi
- O. P Schnabel Park4.711.3 mi
- Raymond Rimkus Park4.612.1 mi
- Heritage Duck Pond Park4.48.5 mi
- Cathedral Rock Park4.710.2 mi
- Red Cove Cafe & Marina4.18.4 mi
- Joe's Place Marina & Resort - Medina Lake3.68.4 mi
- Golf Club of Texas - San Antonio4.56.4 mi
- Alsatian Golf Club4.510.6 mi
- Oak Valley Golf Course4.511.1 mi
- Hill Country Golf Club3.68 mi
- Ingram Park Mall4.311.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.46.8 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.58.7 mi
- Kohl's4.310.1 mi
- Kohl's4.37 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.321 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.922.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Abundant parks and recreational spaces serving the community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).