Tami Price is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Broker Owner of Tami Price Properties, helping military families across San Antonio and Joint Base San Antonio.
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Growing northeastern city with newer homes and strong I-35 access.. Cibolo is a growing city in the northeastern metro with mostly newer construction and a commuter friendly location alongside Schertz. Buyers whose work or assignment is on the east side of the metro often look at the two together as one search area, and Randolph is the closest JBSA installation.
Guide reviewed September 11, 2026.
Cibolo sits roughly 21 to 26 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, served by I-35 and nearby FM 78. It is a practical base for daily commutes to JBSA-Randolph, the northeast side of San Antonio, and the I-35 corridor toward New Braunfels.
Commute times are approximate and change with traffic, construction, gate access, and time of day.
Most of the housing stock was built in the last two decades, covering everything from entry level homes to estate style lots. Newer construction continues in subdivisions on the edges of the city, with resale inventory made up almost entirely of relatively young homes.
I-35
The main corridor to San Antonio and New Braunfels, with access from the city's west side.
FM 78
The route through Schertz and toward Universal City and the Randolph main gate.
FM 1103
The local connector between Cibolo and Schertz, and the route toward the eastern side of the corridor.
TX 46 / Loop 1604
Regional routes that connect the corridor to the wider metro and to New Braunfels and the Hill Country.
Distances are point to point by major roads in normal traffic and are approximations. Drive times change with traffic, construction, gate access, and time of day.
Downtown Cibolo to Downtown San Antonio: roughly 21 to 26 miles, about 30 to 37 minutes on I-35 in normal traffic
Downtown Cibolo to JBSA-Randolph main gate: roughly 12 to 15 miles, about 20 minutes via FM 78 in normal traffic
Downtown Cibolo to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: roughly 18 to 22 miles, about 30 minutes via I-35 in normal traffic
Downtown Cibolo to New Braunfels: roughly 10 to 12 miles, about 15 minutes on I-35 in normal traffic
I-35 congestion builds at the Loop 1604 interchange and again between Schertz and San Antonio during weekday peaks.
FM 78 through Schertz carries heavy local traffic in the morning and evening.
Peak expansion and construction along I-35 shifts lanes periodically; current conditions change through the year.
Pre-1990s
A smaller share of older farmhouse and ranch style homes on larger lots.
2000s to today
The bulk of the stock: master-planned subdivisions with brick and stone two-story homes, patio homes, and some estate lots.
New construction is the defining feature of the Cibolo market, with several builders competing in adjacent communities, which works in buyers' favor on price and incentives.
Resale inventory is young and active, and when new home prices push past a budget, nearby resale subdivisions often offer the same layout at a lower number.
Metro-level figures from the Market Report (San Antonio area MLS, August 2026) are the reference point; Tami pulls Guadalupe County specifics on request.
Cibolo is primarily in Guadalupe County, with a smaller portion extending into Bexar County.
Property tax rates reflect the county, city, and special districts that serve each address, so the effective rate differs from one side of the city to the other.
The city provides municipal services for homes inside the limits, and unincorporated areas are handled by the county.
Dining
A local coffee shop along Savannah Drive in Cibolo and an independent shop on Main Street in nearby Schertz.
Medical
The nearest full-service hospital is in Live Oak at 12412 Judson Rd; the Schertz emergency hospital sits at 16977 I-35 N.
Cibolo parks and trails
Recreation
The city operates a growing network of parks, trails, and sports facilities, with additional regional parks in Schertz and along the corridor.
JBSA-Randolph and the I-35 corridor
Employment
Randolph Air Force Base, corridor retail and logistics, city government, and the schools are among the largest local employment anchors, and many residents also commute to San Antonio.
Independent coffee shop on Main Street in nearby Schertz
Local coffee shop along Savannah Drive
Every move starts with the same questions: when, where, and at what budget. Tell Tami your timeline and she will walk you through how Cibolo compares with the rest of the market.
Tami Price is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Broker Owner of Tami Price Properties, helping military families across San Antonio and Joint Base San Antonio.
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