Windcrest, TX Home Buying Guide (2026)

By Chris Dudley, San Antonio REALTOR® and founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381). Updated October 2026.

Windcrest is a small, separately incorporated city in northeast Bexar County, about 2.15 square miles with 5,865 residents at the 2020 census. San Antonio borders it on three sides, so many buyers drive through it without realizing they have left the city. Buying here means a different city tax rate, city services and city rules than a San Antonio address a few streets away. This guide covers the numbers that matter before you make an offer.

Windcrest home prices in 2026

Median sale price: $324,785 in August 2026, up 5.6% from a year earlier (Redfin).
Homes sold: 30 in August 2026 (Redfin).
Median days on market: 35, which is 26 days faster than a year earlier (Redfin).
Sale-to-list ratio: 97.2% (Redfin), so most homes sold a little under asking price.
Typical home: HAR.com's August 2026 snapshot shows an average of about 2,349 square feet and 4 bedrooms, with 48 homes for sale.

With only about 30 sales a month, one or two unusual sales can move the median. For a real read on value, Chris pulls SABOR MLS sales on your street and in your section of Windcrest, not citywide averages.

Property taxes in Windcrest

Your tax bill combines the City of Windcrest rate with Bexar County, school district and other local rates. The city's 2025 rate was $0.446226 per $100 of value. For 2026, the city published a proposed rate of $0.531095 per $100 (public hearing September 8, 2026). Check the adopted 2026 rate with the City of Windcrest or the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector before you budget. If you will live in the home, file for the Texas residence homestead exemption with the Bexar Appraisal District after you close.

More on how this works: San Antonio property taxes explained.

Schools

Windcrest is served by North East ISD, including Windcrest Elementary. School assignments are set by address and can change, so confirm the zoned schools for any home with North East ISD before you make an offer.

Getting around

Windcrest sits on San Antonio's northeast side, which puts it within reach of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Drive times depend on the gate and the hour, so test your commute at rush hour before you commit. See homes near Randolph AFB and homes near Fort Sam Houston.

What to check when buying in Windcrest

Confirm the city. A "San Antonio, TX" mailing address can still be inside Windcrest city limits. Check the tax records so you know which city rate and rules apply.
Inspect with the home's age in mind. Most Windcrest homes are resales rather than new builds, so use your option period for a full inspection, and add roof, HVAC, plumbing (sewer line scope) or foundation checks where the inspector recommends them. See the Texas option period and foundation issues and clay soil.
Ask about city permits. If a seller added a room, patio cover or pool, ask whether it was permitted with the City of Windcrest.
Price from local sales. With a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio, offers near asking are common, but the right number depends on recent sales of similar homes nearby.
Know your loan options. See VA loans, FHA loans and the first-time buyer guide.

Windcrest FAQ

Is Windcrest part of San Antonio?

No. Windcrest is its own incorporated city in northeast Bexar County, bordered by San Antonio on three sides. It has its own city government, tax rate and city services.

What is the median home price in Windcrest, TX?

Redfin reported a median sale price of $324,785 in August 2026, up 5.6% from a year earlier, with homes selling in a median of 35 days.

What school district serves Windcrest?

North East ISD. Confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the district.

Who is a good realtor for buying a home in Windcrest?

Chris Dudley is a San Antonio REALTOR® who serves Windcrest, Live Oak and Universal City. He is the founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381), has 5.0 stars from more than 480 Google reviews, and is RealTrends Verified, based on 2025 sales data (#21 by sides in San Antonio). Call (210) 838-6099.

Talk to Chris about Windcrest

Chris Dudley is a San Antonio REALTOR® and the founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. Since January 2024 he has closed 141 sales totaling $46.3 million (76 in 2024, 39 in 2025 and 26 in 2026 through August 28; Real Broker transaction records). Whether you are buying or selling in Windcrest, call or text Chris at (210) 838-6099.

Sources: Redfin Windcrest housing market (August 2026); HAR.com Windcrest snapshot (August 2026); City of Windcrest notice of public hearing on tax rate (2026); U.S. Census 2020 via Wikipedia; North East ISD. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before you buy.