The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78256 sells for about $690,000, or $217 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.43% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,300 a month.
ZIP 78256 — San Antonio
The 78256 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following significant growth in previous years. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing a slight cooling in demand, reflected in longer days on market compared to the national average. Buyers are finding more leverage as the pace of sales moderates.
This ZIP is well-suited for established families and professionals working in the medical or tech sectors who value suburban space and access to major highway corridors.
Median prices moved down 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 19.1% — 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 7.8%/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 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78256, Bexar County TX
Crime trends in the 78256 area are generally considered stable, with safety metrics aligning with broader San Antonio suburban patterns.
Schools serving the area are part of the Northside Independent School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and facilities.
The area faces standard regional risks for Texas, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional flash flooding; wildfire risk is generally low in this developed suburban environment.
The area benefits from proximity to major employment hubs in Northwest San Antonio and the Medical Center, with ongoing residential and commercial 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).
Commuters primarily utilize the Loop 1604 and I-10 corridors to reach the San Antonio employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features access to local parks and greenbelts, with proximity to the Leon Creek Greenway and various shopping centers along the Loop 1604 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by tight supply with approximately 20 active listings, keeping upward pressure on rents.
The economy is anchored by the nearby South Texas Medical Center, USAA headquarters, and a robust retail and service sector along the Loop 1604 corridor.
The area is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with primary access via Loop 1604 and I-10; public transit options are limited.
Ongoing infrastructure improvements to the Loop 1604 corridor are currently underway to manage traffic growth.
Bexar County Appraisal District manages assessments, which are updated annually based on market value.
Parcels are subject to Northside ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA 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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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hike and bike trail system serving the area.
Major open-air shopping and entertainment district nearby.
Upscale shopping and dining destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.