Garden Ridge
Small, older, large lots, strict on building. Hard to find inventory; when something comes up it moves. The numbers below cover the 78266 ZIP, which takes in some newer subdivisions outside the city limits.
Price per square foot by month. Aug 2025 $181/sq ft, Jul 2026 $215/sq ft. Over the year, about flat. 253 closed sales.
What sold, in plain terms
Half the homes that closed here in the last year sold between $391,500 and $640,000. The typical one is a 4-bedroom, 2,565 square feet on about 0.14 acres, built around 2025. 62% of sales were new construction. School districts: North East I.S.D. (61%), Comal (33%), Judson (5%).
| Price range | Share of sales | Typical size | Typical year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 3% | 2,251 sq ft | 2006 |
| $300K to $400K | 28% | 1,823 sq ft | 2025 |
| $400K to $500K | 33% | 2,336 sq ft | 2025 |
| $500K to $650K | 11% | 2,860 sq ft | 1993 |
| $650K to $850K | 11% | 3,082 sq ft | 2002 |
| Over $850K | 14% | 3,873 sq ft | 2017 |
Median sale price by month
Aug 2025 $490,450, Jul 2026 $425,225. Over the year, down about 12%.
Price per square foot by month
Aug 2025 $181/sq ft, Jul 2026 $215/sq ft. Over the year, about flat. Less swayed by which homes happened to sell.
Rent versus own
The median lease signed here over the same period was $2,300 a month (63 leases). Whether buying beats renting depends on your down payment, rate and how long you stay; I can run it with you and a lender for free.
Numbers: SABOR MLS closed single-family sales, 2025-08-01 to 2026-07-31, by ZIP code. Medians, not averages. Updated monthly. Market statistics, not an appraisal or an opinion of value for any specific property. Verify schools and taxes with the district and the county appraisal district.
Thinking about Garden Ridge?
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