Comal County Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check for August 2026

What does it cost to buy an entry-level home in Comal County today? The median sale price for the bottom quartile of homes reached $407,245 across 38 closed sales in August. At a current mortgage rate of 7.28%, the principal and interest payment on a typical entry-level purchase with 20% down is $2,229 per month. This affordability check relies on a standard scenario: a buyer purchasing at the median price with a 20% down payment on a 30-year fixed loan. The data shows that while prices have shifted, the monthly commitment remains a key metric for buyers entering this market segment. In August, the median price per square foot was $206, and homes spent an average of 56 days on the market before closing. Compared to the same month last year, the median entry-level price rose by 0.6%, while the number of sales increased by 15.2%. However, prices dropped 14.3% compared to the prior month, reflecting recent market adjustments. For buyers considering a buydown, a 3-2-1 structure could reduce the first-year rate to 4.28%, saving $621 monthly at a total cost of $15,144. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these figures to determine current entry-level affordability thresholds. The data indicates that while inventory remains tight with only 38 closed sales, the price point for entry-level buyers has stabilized near the $407,000 mark. Buyers should note that 84.2% of these homes sold below their original list price, suggesting room for negotiation even in this segment. Looking to buy in Comal County? Get new listings the day they hit the market. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951