New Braunfels Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

What does a median entry-level price of $331,500 mean for buyers in New Braunfels today? In September 2026, the bottom quartile of closed sales averaged this figure across 13 transactions. This represents a 17% drop from the prior month and a 17.6% decline compared to September 2025. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the affordability index using current mortgage rates of 7.32%. For a buyer purchasing an entry-level home with a loan amount of $265,200, the principal and interest payment sits at $1,822 per month. To make this rate more accessible, a 3-2-1 buydown could reduce the first-year rate to 4.32%, lowering the monthly payment to $1,316 for an additional cost of $12,348. A 2-1 buydown offers a similar relief for two years at a total cost of $6,276. While prices have softened, the market remains selective. The median home size for these entry-level properties is 2,106 square feet, slightly smaller than the prior month but larger than last year's average. With only 13 closed sales recorded in September, inventory constraints and price sensitivity continue to shape who can enter this tier of the New Braunfels market. The data reflects a cooling trend where buyers have more leverage on price, though transaction volume has contracted significantly compared to previous months. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Coverage: most home sales in New Braunfels 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