The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78259 sells for about $429,872, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,720 a month.
ZIP 78259 — San Antonio
The 78259 housing market is currently experiencing moderate activity with a median sale price of $430,000, reflecting a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Market conditions are somewhat competitive, with homes spending an average of 50 days on the market. Several data points, including specific rent and tax figures, are not currently available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking established suburban housing with access to quality schools and major commercial amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
2 foreclosure-ledger notices — 0.7 per 10,000 residents — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 78259, Bexar County TX
The area is served by the North East Independent School District, which is generally well-regarded in the San Antonio region.
The area is characterized by established suburban development with proximity to the Stone Oak commercial corridor, featuring significant retail and medical infrastructure.
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).
Residents typically commute via US-281 toward downtown San Antonio or the North San Antonio employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks, greenbelts, and proximity to the Stone Oak shopping and dining districts.
The local economy is anchored by the Stone Oak medical and retail corridor, with broader access to the San Antonio regional employment market.
The area is primarily auto-dependent, with US-281 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is largely focused on infill and maintenance of existing suburban residential and commercial infrastructure.
The Bexar County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to North East ISD taxes and various municipal utility or special district assessments common in Bexar County.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS and DHC tables.
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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- Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels4.319.3 mi
- San Antonio Aquarium4.114.4 mi
- Morgan's Wonderland4.86.3 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games San Antonio4.410.1 mi
- Alamodome4.314.7 mi
- Frost Bank Center4.513.7 mi
- Henry B. González Convention Center4.614.5 mi
- Historic Market Square4.614.4 mi
- San Antonio Botanical Garden4.711.7 mi
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- San Antonio Zoo4.511.4 mi
- Natural Bridge Caverns4.77 mi
- Pearl4.713 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.811.7 mi
- The Alamo4.614.2 mi
- Natural Bridge Caverns4.77 mi
- Pearl4.713 mi
- Hopscotch San Antonio4.714.1 mi
- The DoSeum4.512.1 mi
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- Pearl4.713 mi
- Japanese Tea Garden4.811.7 mi
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch4.47.4 mi
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- La Cantera Resort & Spa, A Signia Hilton Resort4.511.7 mi
- Topgolf San Antonio4.410.2 mi
- Canyon Springs Golf Club4.54 mi
- Dominion Country Club4.511.6 mi
- Olympia Hills4.28.2 mi
- North Star Mall4.58.4 mi
- The Shops at La Cantera4.611.4 mi
- Rolling Oaks Mall4.15.1 mi
- The Rim4.610.2 mi
- Alamo Quarry Market4.59.4 mi
- San Antonio International Airport4.37 mi
- Alamo Helicopter Tours4.919.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local park offering trails and green space.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).