Are Buyers or Sellers More Spooked This October? San Antonio Housing Market Update 2025
San Antonio Housing Market Update – October 2025
By Krishna Perkins | Maverick Homes and Neighborhoods
🏠 The Market Is Balanced — But Uneasy
This October, both buyers and sellers have something to be a little spooked about.
San Antonio is sitting in a balanced market with 5.5 months of inventory, which means neither side has a huge advantage. Buyers now have more homes to choose from, but sellers are suddenly facing more competition — and that’s starting to show in the numbers.
- Median sold price: $295,000 (+1.7% month-over-month)
- Days on market: 53 (+8%)
- Active listings: Up slightly, with typical homes asking $305,000
- Sold listings: Down 13% month-over-month
It’s not a crash — but it’s definitely a cooling pattern heading into the holidays.
💡 A Quick Story from Live Oak
Recently, I talked to a homeowner in Live Oak who was convinced his neighbor’s house had sold at full price. When I double-checked the MLS, I found out it actually sold for $80,000 below asking — and it wasn’t because the home was in bad shape.
The sellers simply had to move quickly, and a cash investor scooped it up.
That kind of “distress sale” can throw off appraisals for everyone nearby if your agent doesn’t catch it.
So if you’re selling, make sure your agent is calling around to confirm whether comps were normal sales or distress deals.
📉 Rates Drop, But the Fed Didn’t Scare the Market
We finally saw a quarter-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve — but surprisingly, it didn’t cause a big stir. Mortgage rates had already priced it in ahead of time.
That said, rates have been trending downward slowly all year, which should be good news for buyers. Still, the recent government shutdown might delay closings for FHA, VA, and USDA loans, especially those needing IRS transcripts or manual underwriting.
So if you’re buying with a government-backed loan, get your lender involved early. The longer the shutdown lasts, the more potential for closing delays.
💀 What’s Haunting Sellers Right Now
Sellers are starting to feel pressure from two directions:
- Rising inventory — more homes to compete with.
- Longer marketing times — average days on market are creeping toward two months.
That doesn’t mean it’s time to panic — it just means you have to be strategic.
Pricing correctly for your neighborhood and staying ahead of comparable listings makes all the difference this time of year.
💰 The Least Spooked: Investors
While retail buyers and sellers juggle uncertainty, investors are quietly moving in.
They’re taking advantage of softer competition and scooping up deals that regular buyers might hesitate on.
That’s why we’re seeing more cash transactions and quick closes — especially on homes that have been sitting vacant for a while.
🧭 My Takeaway
The San Antonio housing market is entering a more cautious phase, but opportunity still exists on both sides:
- Buyers: Don’t wait too long for the “perfect” rate — small drops are bringing more competition.
- Sellers: Know your local comps and condition — and don’t get tricked by low investor offers if you have time to sell traditionally.
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