Buyers came roaring back to parts of New Braunfels in December, with one ZIP code seeing a big jump in homes going under contract even as prices slid across the city. The contrast - surging contract activity in 78130 while median prices fell in both local ZIP codes - signals a market that is now moving block by block, not just citywide, and could reshuffle competition heading into the spring selling season.
According to data compiled by the Four Rivers Association of Realtors and reported by Community Impact, homes under contract in ZIP code 78130 rose by about 70% year over year in December. The reporting shows 183 homes sold in 78130 and 102 in 78132 that month, while year-over-year median prices decreased in both ZIP codes. Community Impact also puts the six-month average list price for the two areas in the $352,000–$557,000 range.
At the city level, the Four Rivers Association of Realtors December market snapshot shows a median sales price of $314,000 and roughly 89 days on market. The FRAR dashboard also lists average days to close near 32 days and price-distribution metrics for New Braunfels neighborhoods.
Zip-Level Divergence
The surge in contracts in 78130, which includes fast-growing Creekside neighborhoods, points to stronger buyer demand in that price band even as median numbers soften elsewhere. Community Impact highlights the split between 78130 and 78132, and nearby retail growth, such as the incoming Sprouts store at Town Center at Creekside, could be part of the backdrop for heightened interest. MySA reports the Sprouts grand opening is set for Jan. 23, 2026.
What to Watch Next
Watch January and February FRAR snapshots to see whether contract activity stays unusually high or drifts back toward seasonal norms. The association posts monthly market viewers on its site at the Four Rivers Association of Realtors page, and local coverage will track neighborhood-level shifts in the weeks ahead.
