New Construction
New Construction Homes in San Antonio
Buying new construction means choosing a builder and a floor plan as much as a neighborhood. We compare communities and builders honestly — including trade-offs most builder sales offices won’t walk you through — so you know what you’re really choosing between. Browse by what matters to you — budget, base proximity, master-planned amenities, or Hill Country.
What Buying New Construction Involves
Every new-construction community has a sales office on-site, staffed by an agent whose job is to represent the builder — not you. That’s true even when they’re friendly and helpful; their responsibility is to sell the builder’s inventory on the builder’s terms. Bringing your own representation means someone is reviewing the contract, comparing what’s actually being offered against the builder’s standard terms, and looking out for your interests specifically — through negotiation, the walk-through, and closing. In Texas, using a buyer’s agent on a new-construction purchase typically costs the buyer nothing out of pocket; the fee is paid by the builder as part of the transaction either way.
See What’s Actually for Sale Right Now
New Home Buddy is a builder-verified search of new-construction homes across the San Antonio metro — every community, floor plan, starting price, and current builder incentive, updated in real time. The search is branded to Juan Gonzalez (Stetsn Real Estate) and opens in a new tab on New Home Buddy’s site.
Explore New Construction by What Matters to You
We’ve sourced and verified builders and communities across the San Antonio metro. Browse the
full list, or jump straight to what matters most for your search:
Communities closest to Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph.
Master-Planned & Amenity-Rich Communities
Large shared developments with multiple builders and amenity packages.
New Construction Under $400,000
Verified starting prices below $400K.
New Construction Under $300,000
Verified starting prices below $300K — the entry-level end of the new-construction market.
Age-Restricted / 55+ Communities
Active-adult options with a confirmed age restriction.
Hill Country & Premium New Construction
Boerne/Fair Oaks Ranch area and the top of the price range metro-wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a builder’s agent and my own agent?
The builder’s on-site agent is paid by the builder, and represents the builder’s interests in the sale — not yours. A buyer’s agent represents you specifically: reviewing the contract, negotiating upgrades and incentives, and advocating for you through closing. In most new-construction purchases in Texas, bringing your own agent costs you nothing — the fee is paid by the builder, not the buyer.
Are HOA fees typical in new San Antonio communities?
Yes — HOA fees are common in new San Antonio communities, especially master-planned developments with shared amenities like pools, parks, and landscaped common areas. Fees vary by community and can change over time, so always confirm the current amount, what it covers, and any special assessments directly with the builder or HOA before you’re under contract — we can help you get exact figures for any specific community you’re considering.
Comparing Builders and Floor Plans?
Talk it through before you sign anything.