New Braunfels Home Sizes Are Growing in October

What happens when the homes selling in New Braunfels get bigger? In October 2026, the median living area for closed single-family homes rose to 2,300 square feet, up from 2,106 square feet in September. This shift toward larger floor plans coincides with a 42.9% increase in median close price to $455,000 compared to the prior month. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the rolling trend of home sizes over the last two years to identify this pattern. The data shows that while the median price per square foot dipped slightly by 3.0% year-over-year, the total square footage sold has grown by 17.4% compared to October 2025. This suggests buyers are prioritizing space, even as prices adjust. The market activity also reflects this change in demand. With 23 closed sales in October, the median days on market dropped significantly to 49 days, down 19.7% from a year ago. Homes are selling faster, and they are larger than those moving through the market twelve months prior. This trend indicates a continued preference for spacious living arrangements in the New Braunfels area during this period. The data reflects single-family homes with prices net of seller-paid concessions. While the median price per square foot remains competitive at $197.83, the overall size increase is the defining characteristic of this month's sales activity. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a 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