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About Von Ormy
Von Ormy is a small city in southwest Bexar County, on the San Antonio metro's southern edge in the South Texas Plains. It sits where Interstate 35 crosses the Medina River. The city was only incorporated in 2008, but its river crossing is one of the oldest in the county, and downtown San Antonio is about 15 miles northeast. Von Ormy suits buyers who want to pay less to get into the metro than they would in most of it. The choices run from new-construction homes to older places on bigger lots and acreage near the river. You also get a straight run up I-35 to the city, the South Side manufacturing corridor and Lackland.
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Living in Von Ormy
- City of Von Ormy — The city's official site: city hall, public works, city news, events and the yearly Jalapeño Festival in the city park.
- Southwest Independent School District — District site for Southwest ISD, including Southwest Legacy High and Resnik Middle on Verano Parkway with Von Ormy addresses.
- Somerset Independent School District — Somerset ISD runs Barrera Veterans Elementary, Savannah Heights Intermediate and Somerset Junior High on Von Ormy addresses.
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — A UNESCO World Heritage park with four Spanish colonial missions, including Mission Espada, a short drive northeast.
The vibe
Von Ormy's history goes back much further than the city does. A cattle ranch was running here by the mid-1760s, and by the early 1800s the settlement was where the Camino Real crossed the Medina. In the 1850s a ferry operated at Garza's Crossing. The railroad arrived in 1886. That same year an Austrian nobleman, Count Norbert von Ormay Auffenberg, came to town, and postmaster Branson Bywater renamed the community after him but misspelled the name. After a 1919 hurricane destroyed the Santisima Trinidad Catholic Church at Garza's Crossing, it was rebuilt in Von Ormy in 1930. The old Von Ormy Castle site traces back to an early ranch house complex. From 2008 the city became known for something else entirely. It ran as a low-regulation city with no property tax, and in 2013 the San Antonio Express-News called it the farm film capital of South Texas.
The land changes quickly. Along the Medina you get shady bottomland under pecan and bald cypress, and a short drive away the uplands are sunbaked mesquite, cactus and spring wildflowers. The city limits cover only about 1.9 square miles. Inside them, homes tend to be older and sit on larger lots, with frontage roads and a couple of busy truck stops along the interstate. Outside the limits, the 78073 ZIP code is filling with new subdivisions of single-story and two-story homes from several national and regional builders.
The pace is that of a rural place on the edge of a big city. Truck traffic hums along I-35, but the back roads still feel like ranch country. The city government is small: Von Ormy is a Type C general-law city with a three-member board of commissioners. It has a reputation for spirited local politics, and anyone buying here should keep up with what City Hall is deciding.
Market snapshot
As of October 2026, Movoto's listing data put the median list price for homes with a Von Ormy address at about $249,000. Homes spent a median of roughly 120 to 125 days on the market, and the median list price per square foot was about $142. Listings ran from about $35,000 to $7.25 million, so the address covers everything from older homes to large acreage. Much of the activity is new construction. As of September 2026, Jome counted 139 new homes from seven builders, with a median price of $248,824 and about $153 per square foot. Long marketing times like these usually mean buyers have room to negotiate, especially on new inventory that hasn't sold.
Most of those listings are in the wider 78073 ZIP code, not inside the small city limits, so a median for the whole ZIP doesn't describe any one street. For acreage, riverfront property or a home near the top of the range, the details matter more than any median. That means the Medina River floodplain, whether the property is on septic or sewer, who provides the water, and whether the address is inside the city or in unincorporated Bexar County. Our Boerne office can pull current comparables for the exact property.
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Amenities
Von Ormy-area addresses fall in either Southwest ISD or Somerset ISD, depending on location. In the Texas Education Agency's 2025 accountability ratings, Southwest ISD got a C with a score of 77 and Somerset ISD got a B with a score of 84. Southwest Legacy High School has a Von Ormy mailing address even though it's within San Antonio. Use the TEA district locator to confirm which school any address is zoned for. The Medina River Natural Area sits just south off Highway 16. The City of San Antonio runs it, and it has 511 acres and about seven miles of trails through riverside woods and open meadow. The longer Medina River Greenway runs along the same corridor for hiking and cycling, and the city park in Von Ormy recently gained a shade structure and solar lighting. Day-to-day dining is mostly along the I-35 frontage roads, and nearby Somerset, Lytle and San Antonio's South Side have far more choice.
For commuting, downtown San Antonio is about 15 miles northeast. Macdona is about 4 miles northwest, Somerset about 4 to 6 miles south, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland about 7 miles north-northeast and Lytle about 10 miles southwest. Boerne and LBG's Hill Country office are about 44 road miles away, roughly 43 minutes, and Laredo is about two hours down I-35. The biggest employer nearby is Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas on the South Side, which now has more than 4,000 Toyota employees. Toyota has also announced a $3.6 billion second assembly line that's expected to add 2,000 jobs, with a 2030 target. Texas A&M University-San Antonio is also close by.
Von Ormy FAQs
How is the Von Ormy real estate market right now?
In the last 30 days, 22 homes sold in Von Ormy, down from 28 in the 30 days before. 17 active listings were on the market in that time. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Von Ormy, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median sale price of homes in Von Ormy?
Over the last 30 days, the median sale price of homes in Von Ormy was $210,186, across 22 sales. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Von Ormy, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median list price of homes in Von Ormy?
Over the last 30 days, the median list price of homes in Von Ormy was $241,299. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Von Ormy, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in Von Ormy?
Over the last 30 days, the median time on the market for homes in Von Ormy was 98 days, against 108 days in the 30 days before. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Von Ormy, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How can I get the Von Ormy market report every month?
Open the Von Ormy TX Market Report on our Market Reports page (legacybrokergroup.com/market-report-collection/) and choose Subscribe to the report. It is our own report, built from MLS data, and it comes to your inbox each month.
What county is Von Ormy, Texas in?
Von Ormy is in southwest Bexar County, on the southern edge of the San Antonio metro where Interstate 35 crosses the Medina River.
How far is Von Ormy from downtown San Antonio?
Downtown San Antonio is about 15 miles northeast, and most of the drive is a straight run up I-35. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is about 7 miles away.
Does the City of Von Ormy charge a property tax?
In September 2026, city commissioners voted to set the city's property tax rate at zero for the 2026-27 fiscal year. County, school district and other taxing entities still levy their own taxes, so check the full tax bill for any property.
Do homes in Von Ormy have city sewer, or are they on septic?
In 2026, homes inside the city limits still relied on septic systems, though the current city budget funds work on a sewer project. Many newer subdivisions with Von Ormy addresses are outside the city and have their own utility setups, so confirm sewer, septic and water providers for each property.
Is every home with a Von Ormy address inside the city limits?
No. The city covers only about 1.9 square miles, and a lot of the 78073 ZIP code is in unincorporated Bexar County or the City of San Antonio. Which one an address falls in affects taxes, utilities and city services.
Which school districts serve Von Ormy?
Depending on location, addresses fall in Southwest ISD or Somerset ISD. In TEA's 2025 accountability ratings, Southwest ISD got a C and Somerset ISD got a B. Check TEA's district locator for any specific address.
Where can you hike or get outdoors near Von Ormy?
The Medina River Natural Area, just south off Highway 16, has 511 acres and about seven miles of trails along the river. The Medina River Greenway carries the trail farther along the corridor.
How did Von Ormy get its name?
In 1886, postmaster Branson Bywater renamed the community after Count Norbert von Ormay, an Austrian nobleman who had just arrived, and misspelled the name. Before that the area was known as Medina Crossing.
When did Von Ormy become a city?
Voters approved incorporation in May 2008, which makes Von Ormy one of the newer cities in Texas. People have lived along this stretch of the Medina for thousands of years, though.
How long do homes take to sell in Von Ormy?
In fall 2026, homes typically took about four months to sell, longer than much of Texas. Buyers often have time to compare options and room to negotiate, especially on new construction.
What are the major employers near Von Ormy?
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas on San Antonio's South Side is the biggest, and it's adding a second assembly line. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the rest of the San Antonio job market are a short drive up I-35.
Which Legacy Broker Group office serves Von Ormy?
Our Boerne office covers Von Ormy and the rest of Bexar County, and it's about 43 minutes away by road. Agents there can pull current comparables and help you check floodplain, utilities and city limits for a property.
Market and community sections reviewed 2026-11-12.