San Antonio’s housing market wrapped up December with a bit of a split personality: more homes sold, but they took longer to move. The month closed with 2,854 properties changing hands, even as the typical listing sat for about three months before finding a buyer. Prices stayed mostly steady while shoppers took their time weighing options.
According to the Multiple Listing Service report from the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR), December sales were up 8 percent year over year to 2,854 closings, and the region's average home price landed at $375,539, a roughly 2 percent increase from last December. More than two thirds of listings, 67.4 percent, were priced between $200,000 and $499,999, and about 90 percent of homes sold close to their original list price. These figures were reported by CultureMap San Antonio.
Slower Turnover, More Deliberate Buyers
Homes spent an average of 92 days on the market in December. That was a 15 percent jump year over year, and pending listings fell 11 percent, a combination that points to a more cautious and deliberate buying environment. "December’s data shows a market that continues to recalibrate rather than retreat," SABOR's 2026 board chair Ed Zapata said in the report. That comment and the month’s metrics were relayed in CultureMap San Antonio.
Inventory Shift Gives Buyers Room
Active listings rose even as the number of new listings eased, creating a landscape where buyers see more options overall but fewer brand new choices hitting the market. Local brokers tracking the metro MLS say that the mix of higher active inventory and longer market times is taking some heat off buyers and nudging sellers to tighten up pricing and polish their listings. Local market commentary and practical takeaways are discussed by area brokerages and blogs such as LRG Realty.
What Buyers And Sellers Should Know
For buyers, the combination of more active listings and a slower pace means extra breathing room for inspections, negotiations, and second looks before committing. For sellers, nailing the list price and prepping quickly still matter, since roughly nine out of ten homes are still closing near asking and mispriced properties risk sitting even longer. Overall, the numbers point to a market that is normalizing rather than collapsing, with deals still getting done, just at a more measured tempo.
