$391K
Median sale price
Comal County · Between San Antonio & Austin
New Braunfels
On I 35 between San Antonio and Austin, with two rivers running through it, a real downtown, and Gruene a few minutes away.
Living in New Braunfels
New Braunfels has grown a great deal and somehow kept hold of itself. The Comal and the Guadalupe both run through town, Gruene sits on the north edge with the dance hall still going, and the downtown plaza is a genuine one. It sits far enough up I 35 to reach both San Antonio and Austin, which is a large part of why so many people have moved here.
Two Rivers
The Comal and the Guadalupe are part of daily life here, not a destination you drive to. That shapes summers, property values and which parts of town people want to be in.
Between Two Cities
Roughly half an hour to San Antonio and about an hour to Austin, depending on traffic and where in town you are. For couples working in different directions it solves a real problem.
Growth You Can See
It has been one of the faster-growing towns in the state for years. That means new construction, new schools and new roads, and it also means the market has been moving. It is worth knowing which phase you are buying into.
Updated September 2026
Market snapshot
61
Days on market
98%
Sale to list price
Down 2.1%
Year over year
New Braunfels spans New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD and a wide spread of neighborhoods, so the citywide figure is a starting point rather than an answer. For a particular area, just ask. These come from public market data and are meant to orient you, not to value any particular property.
What Your Money Buys
Price ranges
$250K–$350K
Townhomes, smaller homes and the earlier subdivisions. The most competitive part of the market.
$350K–$500K
The main body of it — newer subdivision homes across both districts, generally three to four bedrooms.
$500K–$800K
Larger homes, better lots, and the more established neighborhoods closer to the rivers and downtown.
$800K and up
River properties, acreage and custom homes. Location relative to the water does most of the pricing at this level.
Who Buys Here
- Buyers working in San Antonio or Austin who would rather live between the two than in either.
- Families choosing between New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD, which both serve parts of town.
- People who want river access as part of ordinary life rather than a vacation.
- Buyers from higher-cost markets who find the combination of downtown, rivers and newer housing hard to match elsewhere.
Worth Knowing Before You Decide
- Which school district. The city is split between New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD. It is one of the first things to confirm for any address.
- Flood mapping. Two rivers means some properties sit in or near flood zones. Check the mapping and the insurance quote early, because it can change what a house actually costs you.
- Short-term rentals nearby. Some neighborhoods near the water have a lot of them. Worth understanding the street before you buy, in either direction.
- New construction phases. In a fast-growing town, buying early in a phase is a different proposition than buying late. Incentives, pricing and what gets built next to you all depend on it.
On The Market
New Braunfels homes for sale
Live MLS listings. Tell me the area and price range you want and I’ll send new ones the morning they come on, before they reach the big portals.
The Short Version
Two rivers, two cities, and a town that still feels like one.
Next Step
Thinking About New Braunfels?
If you’re buying, we start with a Buyer Success Meeting — your areas, your numbers, your plan, before we look at a single house. If you already own here and want to know what it’s worth, that’s a short conversation and a straight answer.