New Construction + Land Near San Antonio | A County by County Price Breakdown (2026)

A viewer left a comment on one of my recent videos that I thought deserved more than just a reply. Here’s what they asked:

“We’re planning to move to the San Antonio area after I retire from the military and are looking for a new construction home on about a half-acre lot outside of Bexar County. We’re looking for a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a 3-car garage in a safe area. What price range should we realistically expect for something like this in today’s market?”

It’s a great, very specific question, and I guarantee this family is not the only one asking it. So instead of a generic one-line reply, I pulled up my MLS live and searched county by county to show exactly what’s available right now and what it costs.

Here’s what I found.

The Search Criteria

To keep the results clean and unfiltered, I left the price range blank and searched for:

4 bedrooms minimum
3 bathrooms minimum
3-car garage
New construction only
Half acre lot minimum
Outside Bexar County

I searched by county so you can compare options and price points across different areas. Here’s the breakdown.

Wilson County – 11 Results, $419K to $1+M

Wilson County had a solid number of results for these specific criteria, and the range tells an interesting story.

The lower end listings that come in around $419,000 to $469,000, are production builder homes in Chaparral Ranch from MI Homes. These are 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-car garage homes in the 2,000 to 2,800 square foot range on half-acre lots. Most have renderings rather than completed photos, which means they’re still under construction or in the planning phase. For buyers working with a budget-conscious number who are open to a production builder, this is where Wilson County stands out.

Moving up the price range, the listings shift into something completely different: Lavernia.

Lavernia is worth knowing about if you want land and a more custom or semi-custom feel in a rural setting. The lots here are heavily treed with significant space between neighbors. You get a true Texas style home-on-land character that you won’t find in most suburban communities. Listings in Lavernia ranged from $719,000 for a 1-acre, 2,766 sq ft custom build up to $794,900 for nearly 2 acres at 2,969 sq ft from Reserve at Legacy Ranch. A brand new construction home on nearly 2 acres for under $800,000 is a number worth paying attention to.

The top of the Wilson County range was a listing in Floresville at Abrego Lake. 3,343 sq ft at just over $1 million, still under construction at the time of this search.

Wilson County summary: Production builders in Chaparral Ranch from the low $400s, semi-custom and custom builds in Lavernia from the low $700s to just under $800,000, and custom builds in Floresville at the $1M mark.

Comal County – 46 Results, $500K to $2.45M

Comal County had the widest selection of any county in this search with 46 matches, and the most range in both price and setting.

One note on the lowest-priced listing at $500,000: this was an REO (bank-owned) property sold strictly as-is. It’s not a fair comparison to new construction and not representative of what the market looks like here. Moving on.

Spring Branch is the area I show buyers first when they want Hill Country character without Kendall County pricing. Three listings came up in Spring Branch ranging from $734,900 to $749,000, on lots between just over an acre and 1.66 acres. Communities include Serenity Oaks, Rayner Ranch, and Mystic Shores. The land here is genuinely beautiful. You see the Hill Country terrain, views, space between neighbors. If land and scenery are a priority, Spring Branch delivers that at price points below what you’d find closer to Boerne.

In the mid-range, a listing in the Vintage Oaks community in the New Braunfels area came in at $929,950 for 3,000 sq ft. Vintage Oaks is a well-known community with a strong reputation and a very modern aesthetic.

On the upper end, Belle Oaks Ranch in Bulverde showed a listing at $1.476 million. 4,230 sq ft with a farm-style limestone exterior, vaulted ceilings with wood beams, and Hill Country views from the back of the property. That’s what the premium tier of Comal County looks like.

Comal County summary: The most options of any county searched, Spring Branch leading for Hill Country character at accessible price points, with a range that extends from the low $700s all the way to well over $1M for custom builds.

Medina County – 15 Results, $687K to $1.275M

Medina County had 15 results and some of the most accessible price points in the entire search.

The lowest listing was from David Weekley Homes in Megan’s Landing. 3,114 sq ft at $687,256. David Weekley is a reputable production builder and this was the lowest price point from a named production builder that came up across the entire search for these criteria.

Another listing in Potranco Acres from RMC, a custom builder, came in at $699,900 for 2,853 sq ft on just over an acre.

One thing worth understanding about Medina County land character: the lots in the Castroville area tend to be more cleared than what you’d find in Lavernia or Spring Branch. Less heavily treed, more open and rural in a different way. Not better or worse, just a different aesthetic. Some buyers specifically prefer the cleared land look and Medina County delivers that.

The mid-range brought a listing at $827,999 from Texas Homes. 3,000 sq ft, solid finishes. The upper end of Medina County was $1.275 million for 4,115 sq ft in Castroville with distinctive, almost cottage-style exterior finishes.

Medina County summary: Some of the most accessible price points in the search, especially from production and semi-custom builders. Open, cleared land character. A good fit for buyers where budget is a primary consideration and the heavily-treed Hill Country aesthetic isn’t a requirement.

Kendall, Guadalupe, and Bandera Counties – 19 Combined Results, $699K to $5M

These three counties were combined because individually the result sets are smaller. Together they give a broader picture of the Hill Country and surrounding area options.

Marion in Guadalupe County came up first. 2,523 sq ft at $699,000. Marion has a cleared, open land character similar to Castroville. It’s becoming more of an option as development increases in this area, and the price point reflects the more rural, less Hill Country-branded setting.

Boerne in Kendall County showed a listing at The Crossing. 2,823 sq ft at just under $700,000, rendering only at the time of search.

Bandera had a listing worth noting: 3,000 sq ft on 2.1 acres at $749,490. Big sliding doors to the back patio, solid finishes. 2.1 acres for $749,000 in Bandera is a compelling number for buyers who want land. Worth knowing that Bandera has its own character. It’s more western and rural than the Hill Country suburban feel of Boerne. It’s worth knowing which one fits your family before you make a drive out there.

On the upper end, a listing in the Boerne area came in at $2.075 million. 4,300 sq ft, modern exterior, and an infinity pool overlooking the Hill Country. That’s the premium tier of Kendall County.

Summary for this group: Kendall County carries a price premium for the Boerne name, the school district, and the Hill Country identity. Guadalupe and Bandera offer more land for the money with a different character. If Boerne specifically is the goal, expect to pay for it. If the broader Hill Country area works for your family, Bandera and Guadalupe County offer more options at more accessible price points.

The Price Range Answer

For the specific criteria in this search – new construction, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-car garage, half-acre minimum, outside Bexar County – here’s the realistic picture as of May 2026:

Production builder options start around $419,000 to $470,000 in Wilson County. These are half-acre lots with reputable builders. That’s the most accessible price point found that hits all the criteria.

Semi-custom and custom builds with better lot character, more land, and higher finish levels run from $700,000 to $850,000 depending on county and community. Wilson County’s Lavernia area, Spring Branch in Comal County, and Medina County all have solid options in this range.

Above $900,000 you’re into custom territory with larger square footage, premium lots, and in some cases genuinely stunning Hill Country settings.

Three Ways to Expand Your Options

If those price ranges aren’t quite what you were expecting, here are three adjustments that open up significantly more inventory:

Drop the half-acre requirement. A quarter to third-acre lot in a newer community still offers meaningful space compared to a typical suburban neighborhood. And, the number of matching results multiplies considerably with the price points coming down.

Consider newer resale. A home built in 2021 or 2022 on a larger lot might hit every criterion at a lower price than new construction today. You won’t get builder incentives, but you get a completed, landscaped home at a potentially more competitive price.

Look at southeast Bexar County. If outside Bexar County is a preference rather than a hard requirement, newer subdivisions on the southeast edge of the county. Areas like Annabelle Ranch offer larger lots and newer construction at price points that might surprise you. Worth a conversation about what’s driving the outside-Bexar preference before ruling it out.

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