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InvestingMay 14, 2026· 4 min read

San Antonio Pre-Foreclosure Properties: Finding Deals in the Alamo City

How to find and acquire pre-foreclosure properties in San Antonio and surrounding Bexar County.

San Antonio is one of the most affordable major metros in Texas — which means investment properties have lower entry points and stronger cash-on-cash returns. Pre-foreclosure data gives you first access to these opportunities.

San Antonio Market Advantage

Median home prices in San Antonio are 30-40% below Austin and 20% below Dallas. For investors, this means lower capital requirements and higher yield potential. The city's military bases (Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Fort Sam Houston) provide stable rental demand.

Counties to Monitor

  • Bexar County — San Antonio proper, highest volume
  • Comal County — New Braunfels, Canyon Lake (growing rapidly)
  • Guadalupe County — Seguin, Schertz
  • Medina County — western Hill Country

How to Use the Data

  1. Filter pre-foreclosures by filing date (focus on last 30 days)
  2. Cross-reference with property values using BCAD data
  3. Send direct mail or door-knock the most promising properties
  4. Track code violations on the same properties for extra leverage

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