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San Antonio Real Estate Market Update, July 2026
SABOR's July 2026 report shows sales up 5% year over year, a modest rise in the median price, longer days on market, and inventory holding just above six months.
Verify Before Acting: San Antonio Market Update July 2026
SABOR's July 2026 San Antonio market release, published August 13, 2026, is the broad MLS snapshot for the month. Use it as context, then narrow the comparison to the neighborhood, price band, and property type that matter for your decision.
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SABOR's July 2026 report shows sales up 5% year over year, a modest rise in the median price, longer days on market, and inventory holding just above six months.
July 2026 San Antonio Market Stats
- Total month sales: 3,328 homes, up 5% year over year (July 2025: 2,915)
- Median price: $315,000, which SABOR reports as up 2% year over year
- Average price: $388,070, which SABOR reports as up 3% year over year
- Average price per square foot: $176, unchanged year over year
- Days on market: 81 days on average, up 11% year over year
- Months of inventory: 6.11 months
- Active listings: 17,567 homes, up 3% year over year
- New listings: 4,767 homes, down 4% year over year
- Pending sales: 2,554, down 13% year over year
- Close to original list price: 93% on average
- Rentals: 4,963 active rental listings, up 5%; average rent $1,877
All figures are from the SABOR July 2026 San Antonio Market Stats Press Release.
What the Numbers Mean
July stayed steady. Sales rose 5% from a year earlier, and inventory held just above six months. Homes took longer to sell, with days on market up 11% to 81 days. Pending sales were down 13% year over year, which suggests closings may cool in the coming months.
Editor's note: SABOR's narrative reports the median and average price as up year over year, but the comparison table in the same release lists July 2025 at $330,000 median and $401,703 average. We've quoted SABOR's stated figures. Check the source before you rely on the year-over-year direction.
What It Means for Buyers
Longer days on market and 6.11 months of inventory mean less pressure to decide the same day. Homes closed at 93% of original list price on average. Homes that have been listed a while are often the best place to ask for credits or a price adjustment. Run the full monthly payment, including taxes and insurance, before you write an offer.
What It Means for Sellers
Price per square foot was flat year over year and homes took longer to sell. Buyers are watching value closely. Price against active competition, take care of obvious repairs before you list, and plan for a longer timeline than in past years. New listings fell 4%, so a well-presented home faces somewhat less fresh competition.
A Note on New Construction
SABOR's July release doesn't break out new-construction figures. If you're considering a new build, get any builder incentive terms in writing and compare them with what a resale seller might offer at 93% of list.
Talk It Through With Velvet Realty Group
Metro numbers are a starting point, not a price for one home. If you're weighing a purchase, a sale, or a new-build contract, Velvet Realty Group can compare SABOR's broad numbers with the specific neighborhood, price band, competing listings, and timeline you're working with. Request a consultation or call 210-880-4519.
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Sources Behind The San Antonio Market Update July 2026 Guide
Sources reviewed August 17, 2026. Check the linked references for the current data, rules, and guidance used in this article.
- SABOR July 2026 San Antonio Market Stats Press Release - official source for every figure in this article (published August 13, 2026).
- SABOR South Texas Market Report archive - SABOR's official archive of monthly press releases.
Questions About San Antonio Market Update July 2026
Do July 2026 market averages tell me what one home is worth?
No. Metro sales, price, inventory, and days-on-market figures give you context. The value of a specific home depends on recent comparable sales, location, condition, property type, and competition in its price range.
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