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San Antonio Home Sales Numbers Surged Again in February
Following an 11% increase in home sales in January, San Antonio home sales activity continued to strengthen in February
The number of single family homes sold in the San Antonio area in February was up 14%, compared to February 2023 with 2,697 homes sold, as reported by the San Antonio Board of REALTORS (SABOR) Multiple Listing Service Report.
Average and Median Home Prices – Despite the increase in the number of homes sold, the average price of homes sold in the San Antonio was 3% lower than February 2023. The average price of a home sold in the San Antonio area in February was $348,961. The median price homes sold for in February was $295,000, a 3% decrease compared to one year ago.
Average sold price per square foot in February was $173, which was 1%, lower than the average price per square foot in February 2023. Broken down between existing homes and new construction, existing homes sold for an average of $174 per square foot and new construction homes sold for an average of $170 per square foot in February.
Days on Market – Single family homes in the San Antonio area stayed on the market for an average of 80 days in February which was 11% eleven percent longer than in February 2023.
List Price to Sales Price Ratio – On average, homes sold for 93.1% of their original list price in February. This is up slightly from the average of 92.6% of their original list price that homes sold for in January.
Condominium and Townhomes – The number of Condominium and townhomes sold in February was 33% lower than one year ago with a total of 35 units sold. The average sold price of condos and townhomes, at $273,634 was 12% twelve percent higher than in February 2023.. Condominiums and townhomes stayed on the market for an average of 57 days in February, which was 8% eight percent less time than condos stayed on the market in February 2023.
Housing Inventory – At the end of February, there were approximately 4.3 months of inventory available for sale in the San Antonio area, so we are moving to a more balanced market. In February there were 4,011 new listings and of those, 2881 were resale homes and 1,130 were new construction. There were a total amount 11,974 homes on the market. The total number of new construction home listings at 4,120 was 6% higher than in February 2023.
New Home Sales Data – One of the most interesting trends over the past year is the increase in new home sales. The number of new construction homes sold in February was 39% higher year over year. The San Antonio new construction market has risen to meet the needs of homebuyers by increasing inventory, building more homes in the price ranges that buyers are looking for and by offering pricing and financing promotions that have helped home buyers to get into homes.
In the San Antonio area we are fortunate to have a wide range of new construction homes available and currently many home builders are offering promotional pricing, closing costs assistance and interest rate buy downs to help home buyers to get into a home. If you would like to learn more about new construction homes, you can easily search for available and to be built new construction homes and communities at https://www.showingnew.com/trudyedwards.
If you are home buyer, looking to get into a new home, but have concerns about interest rates and home affordability, here are a few things to consider. there are still lots of options available to help you get into a home such as low down payment mortgage programs, builder promotions, down payment assistance programs and creative financing strategies available to help home buyers get into a home with a more affordable monthly payment.
If you would like to learn more about down payment assistance programs and available options, contact your trusted mortgage lender or reach out to me for more information and recommendations for local lenders that can help match you to the best lending options for you.
Even if you are not quite ready to buy right now, if it’s your goal to buy a home this year, you can take steps to buying your first home and building generational wealth, by setting your goals, making a plan, taking steps to manage your finances, improving your credit and staying informed so that you’ll be ready to move forward when the opportunity arises.
If you want to make a move but have a home to sell before you can buy your next home, I have lots of options to help you sell your home with less stress and more money in your pocket!
A lot of homeowners today are sitting on tremendous home equity. But some homeowners have not been able to access that equity to make needed home repairs. Perhaps you have been putting off selling your home because you haven’t been able to make the repairs or cosmetic updates that would make your home desirable to the biggest pool of buyers. I can help you with that! Contact me today for a no obligation home seller consultation and we can review your options, including making home improvements with no upfront costs, payment at closing.
Whether you are thinking of buying a new construction home, buying your first home, or selling your your current home, it pays to work with a trusted real estate professional with local market insights. If you are ready to make your next move in the San Antonio area, reach out today for a no obligation home buyer or seller consultation with Trudy Edwards, REALTOR with Keller Williams Heritage.
Browse San Antonio area new construction homes and floorplans at ShowingNew.com/TrudyEdwards
** Percentage increases are based on a year-over-year comparison of February 2024 in com
Imagine Homes Building New Homes in Tobin Hill
Imagine Homes has started construction at one of two new home sites in the Historic Tobin Hill neighborhood near downtown San Antonio.
At the corner of McCullough and East Courtland Place Imagine Homes is building nine single family homes in a small development called Courtland Commons. An additional development called Park Place will be started soon at the corner of McCullough and East Park will offer eighteen homes.
Both Courtland Commons and Park Place will offer two and three story homes with attached two car garages, gourmet kitchens, spacious living areas and designer amenities. State of the art Smart Home technology will also be available for sale to add additional control and features. The three story homes will feature rooftop terraces with the option to add a bar and/or powder room at the rooftop terrace.
Imagine Homes has received many awards, both locally and nationally for their Green building practices and community developments and continues to be at the forefront of infill construction and Green building practices in San Antonio. Home owners at Courtland Commons and Park Place will enjoy substantial savings on their electricity bills from the energy saving construction features of these Imagine Homes which include feature open cell foam insulation, low-e double-pane, vinyl-frame windows and 16 SEER air conditioners.
Residents at Courtland Commons and Park Place will enjoy the convenience of proximity to dining and entertainment, downtown San Antonio, The Pearl Brewery, major colleges and universities, Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach.
If you would like to learn more about these Imagine Homes in Tobin Hill or other new construction homes available for sale in the San Antonio area, including in and around downtown San Antonio, contact Trudy Edwards, REALTOR with Keller Williams Heritage at truesarealestate@gmail.com.
Architect’s Drawing of Imagine Homes at Tobin Hill
Trudy Edwards Earns the New Homes Co-Broker Designation
Trudy Edwards, REALTOR®, with Keller Williams Heritage has successfully completed the New Homes Niche course offered by the New Home Co-Broker Academy and has earned the New Homes Co-Broker (NHCB) designation. Through completion of this course Trudy Edwards has gained knowledge needed to help home buyers purchase during the pre-construction phase of a new community, and new construction homes.
New construction in the San Antonio area is booming, with new home communities being built in and around Bexar County and infill housing and small developments being built closer to the downtown San Antonio area.
By earning the New Home Co-Broker designation Trudy Edwards has positioned herself to be able to serve new construction home buyers with:
- Pre-sale or pre-construction for purchase contracts and terms
- Designs and styles new home builders are incorporating into their communities
- Knowing the “ins and outs” of working with the builder’s internet advisors and on-site sales teams
New construction homes are growing in popularity among home buyers across the country. According to a study by New Home Builders Inc., 35% of those shopping resale homes will consider a new home.
If you are looking to buy a new home in the San Antonio area you can browse new homes from over 25 different builders in over 248 communities in the San Antonio area at Trudy Edwards’ new home search website – www.showingnew.com/trudyedwards.
Final Opportunity to Buy a New Highland Home in Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX 78254
Highland Homes is currently closing out its construction of single and two story, 3 to 5 bedroom homes at Stillwater Ranch. With just a few homes left to choose from, including the model home which features extensive upgrades, home buyers have a final opportunity to get a great deal on a beautiful new Highland Home!
Learn more about available new construction homes by Highland Homes at Stillwater Ranch
With over 30 years of experience in home building and working with Highland Homes offers impressive elevations, luxurious features and knows how to deliver quality construction with the finer details that discerning buyers will appreciate.
Stillwater Ranch is a master planned community of single family homes in northwest San Antonio, located outside of Loop 1604 off Culebra Road. Residents of Stillwater Ranch enjoy extensive community amenities including walking trails, fitness room, lighted tennis and basketball courts, a playscape and a 6,000 square foot pool with beach entry and lap lanes.
The community is also convenient to local destinations for shopping, dining and recreation including HEB-Plus, Alamo Ranch Shopping Center, Shops at La Cantera, The Rim, Government Canyon State Natural Area https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The community also has easy access to Charles Anderson Loop 1604, Loop 410 and Highway 151.
STILLWATER RANCH Community Information
Schools: **
Northside Independent School District
- Elementary – Evelyn Scarborough Elementary School
- Middle – Dr. John Folks Middle School
- High School – Harlan High School
**School assignments may vary. Please contact Northside Independent School District to verify assignments. http://nisd.net
For more information on these and other new construction homes in Stillwater Ranch and other San Antonio area communities visit my new home construction website https://www.showingnew.com/trudyedwards.
Please feel free to contact me at (210) 595-9801 if I can help you with buying or selling a home!
Highland Homes Offers Luxurious Homes in Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio
Highland Homes is building single and two story, 3 to 5 bedroom homes at Stillwater Ranch ranging in size from approximately 2400 to 3,600 square feet with prices currently starting from the low $300,000s. Highland Homes offers impressive elevations, luxurious features and floor plans offering home buyers the options to truly build the home of their dreams. With over 30 years of experience in home building and working with home buyers, Highland Homes knows how to deliver quality construction with the finer details that discerning buyers will appreciate.
Stillwater Ranch is a master planned community of single family homes in northwest San Antonio, located outside of Loop 1604 off Culebra Road. Residents of Stillwater Ranch enjoy extensive community amenities including walking trails, fitness room, lighted tennis and basketball courts, a playscape and a 6,000 square foot pool with beach entry and lap lanes.
The community is also convenient to local destinations for shopping, dining and recreation including HEB-Plus, Alamo Ranch Shopping Center, Shops at La Cantera, The Rim, Government Canyon State Natural Area https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The community also has easy access to Charles Anderson Loop 1604, Loop 410 and Highway 151.
Stillwater Ranch Community Information – Annual HOA Dues: $621 per year*
Schools: ** Northside Independent School District
- Elementary – Evelyn Scarborough Elementary School
- Middle – Dr. John Folks Middle School
- High School – Harlan High School
*This fee may be subject to change **School assignments may vary.
For more information about buying a home in Stillwater Ranch or any other San Antonio area neighborhood, contact Trudy Edwards at (210) 595-9801. Sign up at my website, http://www.TrueSARealEstate.com to receive information about homes for sale.
Pomona Park – New Homes in Northwest San Antonio
Pomona Park is a charming new home community of 61 single family homes in northwest San Antonio, located within Loop 1604 and tucked away within an established neighborhood off of Prue Road. Pomona Park offers easy access to South Texas Medical Center and local destinations for shopping, dining and recreation including HEB-Plus, Shops at La Cantera, The Rim, O.P. Schnabel Park and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Century Communities is building single and two story, 3 to 5 bedroom homes at Pomona Park ranging in size from approximately 1,477 to 3,000 square feet.
One of the unique floorplans available at Pomona Park is the Aspen floor plan, which is shown off to full advantage at the model home. This open concept home has an office just off the entry then opens to the island kitchen, dining and living area, with an inviting sun room at the rear, adjacent to the master bedroom. The Aspen is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at approximately 1848 square feet per plan.
Pomona Park is located within the Northside Independent School District.
POMONA PARK COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Homes Square Footage Range: approx. 1,477sq ft to 3,356 sq ft.
Annual HOA Dues: $690 per year*
SCHOOLS **
Elementary – Scobee Elementary School
Middle – Stinson Middle School
High School – Brandeis High School
*This fee may be subject to change
**School assignments may vary. Please contact the school district,
See more details about available and to be built homes in Pomona Park here –https://www.showingnew.com/trudyedwards/community/texas/san-antonio/pomona-park/113387
For more information about Pomona Park homes or other San Antonio area real estate, please contact Trudy Edwards at (210) 595-9801. Sign up at my website, http://www.TrueSARealEstate.com to receive information about homes for sale in Pomona Park.
Alon Estates Offers Luxury, Location and Wooded Home Sites
Alon Estates offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home in an upscale gated community in north central San Antonio within Loop 1604. Alon Estates offers beautiful wooded home sites and greenbelt lots, offering a secluded park like atmosphere for its residents.
Shopping, dining and recreation are all within walking distance, including HEB and Starbucks at Alon Town Shopping Center and many other fine retailers and conveniences close by.
Also within walking distance of the community are the Sheldon Vex Theatre, the Jewish Community Center and the 311 acre Phil Hardberger Park which features a 1.5 acre dog park, a playground, basketball courts and walking and bike trails. Alon Estates is also convenient to world class medical facilities at the South Texas Medical Center and is within easy access to major highways such as Loop 410, IH10, 1604 and 281.
At Alon Estates homes are available from three of San Antonio’s most prestigious and reputable builders, Toll Brothers, Sitterle and Rialto Homes.
Toll Brothers homes at Alon Estates feature magnificent kitchens, elegant bathrooms and sumptuous baths. Some of the outstanding features included as standard include stainless steel KitchenAid® appliances including range, microwave and dishwasher, granite countertops, tile backsplashes and 42” cabinets. The elegant master bathrooms include as standard a soaker tub, separate shower and his and her vanities with granite countertops and under mount sinks.
The Toll Brothers Homes at Alon Estates are the “Toll Green environmentally friendly product”, featuring high efficiency 14 SEER air conditioning units, radiant barrier sheathing in the attic and Low-E vinyl windows. Available in a wide choice of architectural styles including traditional, Mission, Mediterranean and Tuscan with floor plans ranging from 2243 square feet to 4225 square feet.
Sitterle Homes at Alon Estates feature award winning floor plans with an abundance of elevations and structural options, including dramatic high ceilings, luxurious foyers, architectural niches, and arches, magnificent kitchens and elegant bathrooms. Some of the outstanding features included as standard in Sitterle Homes at Alon Estates include granite countertops, 42” upper cabinets, tile backsplash and stainless steel Whirlpool appliances in the kitchen. Sitterle Homes at Alon Estates are High Performance Homes energy efficient homes offering energy savings with TRANE® 15 SEER air conditioning units, open-cell foam insulation, R-6 duct work, and Vinyl Low-E windows.
At Alon Estates Rialto Homes offers their Executive Series and Platinum Series of “Mediterranean-Tuscan” elevations, with exceptional architectural features that include courtyards, rotundas, spiral staircases with wrought iron balustrades, side entry garages and 3 car garages. A selection of notable features that are standard in both the Executive and Platinum series of Rialto Homes at Alon Estates include gourmet kitchens with granite counter tops, ceramic tile backsplash, 42” cabinets, 36” stainless steel gas cook tops with five burners, two 30” built in double ovens with a true convection oven and a built in microwave. Also standard are luxurious master baths with granite countertops, under mount sinks, a 42” jetted tub, a separate shower and separate enclosed water closets.
Rialto Homes at Alon Estates are Energy Star certified and feature energy saving features such as Carrier SEER 14 A/C units, with R-6 insulated flex ducts, Vinyl Low-E windows, a tankless water heater for endless hot water (per plan) and radiant barrier roof decking. Rialto Homes offers a wide selection of elegant floor plans on 45’ and 55’ wide lots, ranging from 2358 square feet to just over 3900 square feet.
If you would like more information about this community, homes available to buy now or how to build the home of your dreams in Alon Estates, contact Trudy Edwards of KELLER WILLIAMS Realty Heritage at truesarealestate@gmail.com or (210) 595-9801.
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