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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A suburb between I-35 and Randolph with strong commute options.. Schertz is one of the most direct housing markets for work tied to JBSA-Randolph, sitting just northeast of San Antonio where I-35 and FM 78 meet. It is a commuter base for Randolph, the northeast side of San Antonio, and New Braunfels, and its housing spans established subdivisions and newer master-planned communities.
Guide reviewed September 11, 2026.
Randolph is the closest installation, with the main gate about 10 to 15 minutes away on FM 78 in normal traffic, and downtown San Antonio is reachable on I-35 in roughly 25 to 30 minutes. Fort Sam Houston sits about 25 to 30 minutes away via I-35 in normal traffic.
Commute times are approximate and change with traffic, construction, gate access, and time of day.
I-35
The main corridor through the city, connecting to San Antonio to the southwest and New Braunfels to the northeast.
FM 78
The route through Schertz toward Universal City and the Randolph main gate, and east toward Cibolo.
FM 1103
The connector between Schertz and Cibolo and the way to neighborhoods on the eastern side of the corridor.
Loop 1604
The regional loop that ties the corridor to the rest of the metro and to Camp Bullis for cross-town drives.
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.
Central Schertz to Downtown San Antonio: roughly 18 to 22 miles, about 25 to 30 minutes on I-35 in normal traffic
Central Schertz to JBSA-Randolph main gate: roughly 8 to 10 miles, about 10 to 15 minutes via FM 78 in normal traffic
Central Schertz to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: roughly 15 to 18 miles, about 25 to 30 minutes via I-35 in normal traffic
Central Schertz to New Braunfels: roughly 8 to 10 miles, about 12 to 15 minutes on I-35 in normal traffic
I-35 between Schertz and San Antonio runs heavy during weekday peaks, and the Loop 1604 interchange backs up at rush hour.
FM 78 through town carries heavy local traffic in the morning and evening, especially near Randolph and the retail corridors.
Ongoing widening and interchange work along I-35 shifts lanes; current conditions change through the year.
1960s to 1990s
Established ranch and brick subdivisions nearer FM 78 and the older core of town.
2000s to today
Master-planned communities with two-story brick and stone homes, gated sections, and newer amenities, with ongoing construction.
Schertz offers both resale and new construction. Established inventory sits closer to FM 78 and the older core, while newer communities and builder competition extend along I-35 and toward the edges of the city.
Resale is the larger share of the market, and homes here often move on the strength of the Randolph commute and the I-35 access.
Metro-level figures from the Market Report (San Antonio area MLS, August 2026) are the reference point; Tami pulls Comal, Guadalupe, and Bexar county specifics for Schertz on request.
Schertz spans three counties: Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe.
Property tax rates differ by which county, city, and special districts serve each address, so effective rates vary from street to street.
Municipal services come from the City of Schertz for homes inside the limits, and unincorporated areas are handled by the relevant county.
Dining
An independent coffee shop in the center of Schertz and a bakery cafe along FM 78.
Medical
An emergency and inpatient hospital at 16977 I-35 N, with Methodist Hospital Northeast in nearby Live Oak (12412 Judson Rd) for full-service care.
Schertz parks and the Cibolo Creek greenway
Recreation
The city operates a network of parks and sports facilities, and the creek corridor greenway connects toward Cibolo.
JBSA-Randolph and the I-35 corridor
Employment
Randolph Air Force Base is the dominant nearby employer, with corridor retail, logistics, city government, and the schools rounding out the local base; many residents also commute to San Antonio or New Braunfels.
Coffee shop and cafe in the center of Schertz
Bakery cafe along FM 78
Every move starts with the same questions: when, where, and at what budget. Tell Tami your timeline and she will walk you through how Schertz 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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