Bexar County · Texas
Selma
Five-square-mile city at I-35 and Loop 1604, home to Retama Park and an 1849 stage stop, split across Bexar, Guadalupe and Comal counties.
- ~12,000Population (2025 est.)
- ~$275KMedian Sale Price
- 758 ftElevation
- 78154ZIP Code
Where it is
Where Selma sits
Greater San Antonio / I-35 corridor (northeast metro.
City limits reach into Bexar County, Comal County and Guadalupe County.
- ~25 minto Downtown San Antonio
via I-35 South - ~20 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
via Loop 1604 West and US-281 South - ~20 minto New Braunfels
via I-35 North - ~10 minto JBSA-Randolph
via Loop 1604 and Pat Booker Rd
Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.
About Selma
An old stage stop at the busiest crossroads in the northeast metro
Selma was settled in 1847 by German and Polish immigrants along Cibolo Creek. In 1849 John S. Harrison built a stagecoach stop here on the San Antonio to Austin line, and both the restored Selma Stage Stop and his limestone house, now on the National Register of Historic Places, still stand. The town incorporated in 1964 and stayed tiny for decades, with 788 residents as late as 2000.
Growth came with the I-35 and Loop 1604 interchange. Retama Park opened as a horse-racing track in 1995, The Forum shopping center followed in 2000 on the Selma and Live Oak line, and the population climbed to 10,952 by 2020 and about 12,000 by mid-2025. The city covers only about 5 square miles, and much of its land is commercial, so the residential share is small and inventory at any one time is limited.
Selma spans three counties and three school districts. Retama Park and nearby subdivisions such as Retama Springs are in the Bexar County portion, while City Hall on Corporate Drive is on the Guadalupe County side and a northern sliver reaches Comal County. Many homes with a Selma mailing address are actually in Schertz, Universal City or Live Oak, so it pays to check the city and appraisal district for each listing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2020–2024). Figures are rounded.
What stands out
Why people choose Selma
Retama Park
Selma's horse-racing track opened in 1995. Its 2026 Quarter Horse meet ran 23 nights from late June to late August, and simulcast wagering runs most of the year.
Selma Stage Stop and Harrison House
The 1849 Harrison and Brown stagecoach stop has been restored with a visitor center, and John S. Harrison's house on Cibolo Creek reopened as a city community center in 2016.
Real Life Amphitheater
The former Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Lookout Road reopened as the Real Life Amphitheater in 2022 and hosts touring concerts through the warmer months.
Blue Bonnet Palace
A large Texas dance hall on Lookout Road with live country and cover bands and line dancing most weekends.
The Forum at Olympia Parkway
The open-air shopping center at I-35 and Loop 1604 opened in 2000, and big-box and dining options have kept filling in around it.
Stage Stop Park
The city park on Valhalla Drive next to the historic stage stop has a free splash pad, basketball court, playground, picnic pavilion and walking paths.
Neighborhoods
Areas in and around Selma
Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.
Retama Springs
$250K–$360KSelma Park Estates
$310K–$450KForest Creek
$250K–$350KLookout Road corridor
$250K–$500KOlympia (Universal City, Selma address)
$280K–$400KTrails at Kensington Ranch (Schertz)
$300K–$400KLive Oak (adjacent city)
$230K–$330KGarden Ridge (adjacent city)
$450K–$900K
- 1849Harrison and Brown stage stop built
- 1964Year Selma incorporated
- 788 to 10,952Population growth, 2000 to 2020
- 1995Retama Park opened
- 3Counties within city limits
Live MLS data
Selma homes for sale
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HOA fees
What to expect monthly
| Community type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Older homes and acreage | None to ~$25/month |
| Suburban subdivisions (Retama Springs and similar) | ~$20–$60/month |
| Amenity subdivisions nearby (pool, tennis, large parks) | ~$40–$100/month |
Because Selma spans three counties and many 78154 addresses sit in Schertz, Universal City or Live Oak, the tax rate, HOA and school district can change street to street. Confirm all three for each address.
What HOA dues often cover
- Neighborhood parks and playgrounds
- Pools and sport courts where present
- Common-area landscaping and entry features
- Deed-restriction enforcement
Parks & recreation
Getting outside in Selma
Stage Stop Park
9374 Valhalla Dr, Selma, TX 78154
Directions ↗John S. Harrison House and grounds
Hampton Hill, off the I-35 frontage road, Selma, TX 78154
Directions ↗Crescent Bend Nature Park (nearby, City of Schertz)
~180 acres12780 Schaefer Rd, Schertz, TX 78154
Directions ↗
Schools
Schools serving Selma
Selma is split among Judson ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUC) and Comal ISD; the district depends on the specific address.
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Elementary (opened 2025) | PK–5 | Judson ISD |
| Rose Garden Elementary | PK–4 | SCUC ISD |
| Ray D. Corbett Junior High | 7–8 | SCUC ISD |
| Samuel Clemens High School | 9–12 | SCUC ISD |
| Garden Ridge Elementary | PK–5 | Comal ISD |
| Danville Middle School | 6–8 | Comal ISD |
School assignments depend on the address and are set by each district; boundaries can change. Confirm eligibility directly with the district. Option One Real Estate does not rate or rank schools.
Nearby
Compare nearby areas
| Area | Starting around | Why consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Schertz | From ~$250K | Selma's eastern neighbor, with more inventory, newer master-planned communities and SCUC ISD schools. |
| San Antonio | From ~$200K | Northeast San Antonio along Loop 1604 offers a wide range of resale homes minutes from Selma. |
| New Braunfels | From ~$275K | Twenty minutes up I-35, with river access and a historic downtown. |
| Comal County | From ~$300K | Garden Ridge and Bulverde add larger lots and Hill Country terrain just north. |
| Bulverde | From ~$350K | A Comal County town along US-281 with acreage and newer subdivisions about 25 minutes northwest. |
FAQ
Questions about Selma
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $275,000 in Selma for the three months ending September 2026, down about 7% from a year earlier. Only a few dozen homes sell in the city each quarter, so the median can move a lot from one period to the next.
Selma is in three counties: Bexar, Guadalupe and Comal. Retama Park and the Retama Parkway area are in Bexar County, City Hall is on the Guadalupe County side and a small northern area is in Comal County.
No. The 78154 ZIP code is shared with Schertz, and many homes with a Selma mailing address are in Schertz, Universal City or Live Oak. Check the appraisal district record to confirm the city, county and taxing entities.
Selma is split among Judson ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and Comal ISD. Judson ISD opened Selma Elementary on Retama Parkway in 2025. Confirm the district and campus for any address before you buy.
Retama Park runs a live Quarter Horse meet each summer. The 2026 meet ran 23 race nights from June 25 to August 22, with simulcast wagering offered much of the rest of the year.
Selma is about 18 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, roughly 25 minutes via I-35 outside rush hour. New Braunfels is about 20 minutes north and JBSA-Randolph about 10 minutes southeast.
Locals shop at The Forum, catch concerts at the Real Life Amphitheater, dance at Blue Bonnet Palace and take kids to the splash pad at Stage Stop Park. Summer evenings bring live racing at Retama Park.
Yes, because jurisdiction is unusually tricky here. A local agent can confirm city, county and school district lines for each listing. Option One Real Estate works the I-35 corridor and Hill Country from its Boerne office.
Day to day
Small city, big crossroads
Selma's location is its main draw. Loop 1604 and I-35 meet at its edge, so shopping, dining and two major highways are a few minutes from almost every street, and Randolph, Fort Sam Houston and downtown San Antonio are all reachable in under half an hour.
Entertainment is close at hand too: summer racing at Retama Park, concerts at the amphitheater on Lookout Road, Saturday nights at Blue Bonnet Palace, and the creekside history of the stage stop and Harrison House.
- Live Quarter Horse racing at Retama Park each summer
- Concerts at the Real Life Amphitheater
- Country dancing at Blue Bonnet Palace
- Splash pad and playground at Stage Stop Park
- Shopping and dining at The Forum on Loop 1604
- Trails at Crescent Bend Nature Park in neighboring Schertz
Thinking about Selma?
Talk with an Option One agent who works here, or start with live listings.
Sources and data notes (data as of 2026-10)
Prices, HOA ranges and drive times are estimates. Census figures are rounded. Verify anything that affects a decision.
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