New Braunfels
Its own market, really, but the south and west sides overlap with Bulverde buyers. Fast-growing, river towns, a mix of old-town charm and giant new subdivisions.
Price per square foot by month. Aug 2025 $173/sq ft, Jul 2026 $170/sq ft. Over the year, down about 5%. 2,846 closed sales.
What sold, in plain terms
Half the homes that closed here in the last year sold between $264,000 and $475,990. The typical one is a 4-bedroom, 2,042 square feet on about 0.15 acres, built around 2024. 52% of sales were new construction. School districts: Comal (58%), New Braunfels (39%).
| Price range | Share of sales | Typical size | Typical year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 38% | 1,600 sq ft | 2024 |
| $300K to $400K | 27% | 2,081 sq ft | 2024 |
| $400K to $500K | 13% | 2,391 sq ft | 2022 |
| $500K to $650K | 9% | 2,624 sq ft | 2021 |
| $650K to $850K | 6% | 2,936 sq ft | 2016 |
| Over $850K | 7% | 3,553 sq ft | 2016 |
Median sale price by month
Aug 2025 $330,220, Jul 2026 $349,900. Over the year, about flat.
Price per square foot by month
Aug 2025 $173/sq ft, Jul 2026 $170/sq ft. Over the year, down about 5%. Less swayed by which homes happened to sell.
Rent versus own
The median lease signed here over the same period was $1,796 a month (968 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 New Braunfels?
Tell me what you are looking for, or what you are thinking about selling, and I will get back to you myself.