ZIP 78212 Housing Market & Real Estate Update (San Antonio, TX) — February 23, 2026
78212 – February 23, 2026 – Zillow shows typical values near $275K (-1.8% YoY), 159 for-sale, 27 new listings; rents average $1,393. Buyers have choices.
ZIP 78212 (San Antonio, TX) starts the week with mixed signals: values are slightly lower year over year, but list prices and rental demand still look firm in many pockets near the urban core.
Top takeaways
- Typical home values are about $275,133, down 1.8% over the past year (Zillow, data through Jan. 31, 2026).
- Active for-sale inventory was 159 with 27 new listings on the latest Zillow snapshot, suggesting buyers have more options than a year ago.
- Median list price was $425,000, so pricing is still elevated relative to the typical value metric and varies widely by condition and lot size.
- Rents are holding near $1,393 on average, with a small month-over-month uptick and a slight year-over-year dip.
Market snapshot (Zillow)
Zillow’s ZIP-level dashboard for 78212 shows a typical value of $275,133 (ZHVI) with a -1.8% one-year change, plus a 1.8% one-year market forecast as of Jan. 31, 2026. On the same date, Zillow reported 159 homes for sale and 27 new listings, a pace that usually keeps well-priced homes moving while giving buyers room to negotiate on homes with deferred maintenance or ambitious list prices.
What is for sale right now
Today’s Zillow search results show about 200+ active listings in 78212 across single-family homes, condos, and some new construction. The top of the list illustrates the current spread:
- Entry-level single-family inventory in roughly the mid-$200Ks to low-$300Ks (often smaller homes, fixer-uppers, or properties needing updates).
- Newer townhome or condo-style options around the mid-$300Ks.
- High-end, historic, or fully renovated homes pushing into the $900Ks and above.
If you are selling, this is a week to sanity-check your comps and be ready for inspection requests and repair credits. If you are buying, watch for price cuts and listings that have sat for a few weeks, which can open the door to concessions.
Rentals: steady, with deals in smaller units
Zillow’s rent index for 78212 puts average rent around $1,393 (Jan. 31, 2026), up 0.3% month over month and down 0.4% year over year. The current rental search page shows a deep bench of apartments and small multifamily options, including some advertised studios and one-bedrooms starting under $1,000, while many two-bedroom units start closer to the $1,200 to $1,600 range depending on finishes and parking.
Permits and zoning: quick local reminder
If you are planning an ADU, a major remodel, or a change of use, the City of San Antonio’s Development Services resources are the best starting point for checking zoning and understanding the permit pathway before you finalize budgets or timelines.
ServiceXTC pros to compare quotes
ServiceXTC’s directory coverage in 78212 is still growing, but here are a few real provider pages in our system for common real-estate-adjacent needs (category shown):
- Pecina Plumbing (Plumber)
- Dan’s Water Heaters (Plumber)
- Ultimate Power Electric LLC (Electrician)
- McCarthy Electric (Electrician)
- 757 Exteriors Roofing and Siding (Roofing contractor)
What are you seeing in 78212 right now: more price cuts, more multiple-offer situations, or a slower pace than last spring?
Sources
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/92308/san-antonio-tx-78212/
https://www.zillow.com/san-antonio-tx-78212/
https://www.zillow.com/san-antonio-tx-78212/rentals/
https://www.sa.gov/Business/Construction-Development
https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/DSD/Constructing/Land-Development/Zoning