Comal County Home Sizes Are Shrinking in September

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 937 Hillcrest FRST, Canyon Lake TX 78133 · MLS #1274185 · Listed by Sullivan Hill Country Properti. ALEX valuation $648,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

This week's 5 best values under $1,000,000, ranked by the ALEX deal score: 1. 937 Hillcrest FRST, Canyon Lake TX 78133 · MLS #1274185 Listed at $599,900, 2 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,719 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; 7% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 16% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1176722732/937-Hillcrest-FRST-Canyon-Lake-TX 2. 719 ARROYO DORADO, New Braunfels TX 78130 · MLS #7098423 Listed at $374,000, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,188 sq ft. Listed 6% below the ALEX valuation; 13% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 13% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1186736622/719-ARROYO-DORADO-New-Braunfels-TX 3. 178 Mary Ann DR, Canyon Lake TX 78133 · MLS #8557255 Listed at $250,000, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,344 sq ft. Listed 5% below the ALEX valuation; 55% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 18% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1187663803/178-Mary-Ann-DR-Canyon-Lake-TX 4. 570 Copper Rim, Spring Branch TX 78070 · MLS #7485370 Listed at $824,999, 5 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,492 sq ft. Listed 7% below the ALEX valuation; 7% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 16% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1182518549/570-Copper-Rim-Spring-Branch-TX 5. 1833 Luna ST, New Braunfels TX 78132 · MLS #7364811 Listed at $499,000, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,504 sq ft. Listed 4% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 13% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1180610530/1833-Luna-ST-New-Braunfels-TX

Key figures · Comal County · September 2026

24 homes sold in Comal County in September 2026 (down 20.0% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $497,000 (up 13.0% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $235.

Median days on market: 70.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 89.7%.

250 homes for sale now, about 7.0 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, ABOR-listed sales only, September 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Comal County homes are getting smaller. The median living area for closed sales in September 2026 was 1,962 square feet across 24 transactions, down from 2,274 square feet in August and 2,076 square feet a year ago. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the rolling trend of home sizes to identify this shift toward more compact properties. The data shows a 13.7% decrease in median living area compared to the prior month and a 5.5% decrease compared to September 2025. This contraction coincides with a rise in median close price, which jumped 22.0% to $497,000 from August's $407,245 and is up 13.0% year-over-year. The market is seeing a divergence where smaller homes are commanding higher prices per square foot. The median price per square foot rose to $235 in September, a 14.1% increase from August and slightly below the $237 seen last year. This suggests that buyers are prioritizing location or specific features over sheer square footage, driving up value density even as total home size declines. While the number of closed sales dropped to 24 from 38 in August, the price per unit has risen significantly. The average new listing also reflects this trend, with the median living area for new listings at 1,962 square feet. This data indicates a market where efficiency and location are becoming more valuable than size alone. The shift toward smaller homes may reflect changing buyer preferences or inventory constraints in popular subdivisions. As prices rise, buyers may be trading square footage for affordability or proximity to amenities. This trend is consistent with broader regional patterns where compact living spaces are gaining traction despite rising overall property values. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in Comal County are listed in another MLS, which ALEX does not receive yet. The figures in this post count only sales listed in Unlock MLS (ABOR), so they describe part of the local market, not all of it. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog 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