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About Bandera
Bandera is the county seat of Bandera County in the Texas Hill Country. It's a small town on a cypress-lined bend of the Medina River, about 50 miles northwest of San Antonio and roughly 25 road miles west of Boerne. The 2020 census counted 829 people in town. Bandera calls itself the 'Cowboy Capital of the World,' and the name fits. Cattle drives gathered here for the Western Trail, and for about a century dude ranches, rodeo and old dance halls have kept that history alive. Bandera suits buyers who want a home with some elbow room, a historic Main Street nearby, and river, ranch and trail country just outside town. Boerne, Kerrville and San Antonio are all within an easy drive.
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$725,000
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,272 SqFt
1864 Panther Hollow Dr, Bandera, TX 78003
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Living in Bandera
- Bandera ISD — Official site for Bandera's public school district, with campus info, calendars, bell schedules and district news.
- Bandera City Park (City of Bandera) — A 77-acre city park on the Medina River downtown, with fishing, swimming, picnic areas with BBQ pits and pavilions you can rent.
- Hill Country State Natural Area — Texas Parks & Wildlife natural area near Bandera with 5,000+ acres of rocky hills and canyons, plus trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
- Bandera County Convention & Visitors Bureau — The official guide to the Cowboy Capital of the World, with local events, attractions, dining and things to do.
- Frontier Times Museum — Bandera's historic museum, open since 1927, with Old West artifacts, western art and community events.
The vibe
Bandera started in the mid-1800s, when tall cypress trees along the Medina River drew settlers who wanted to build a lumber mill. It was founded as the county seat in 1856. From 1874 to 1894, cowboys met here to drive longhorns north on the Western Trail to Dodge City, Kansas. After barbed wire ended the drives, dude ranches opened in the 1920s and city visitors came for a taste of ranch life. Today the historic county courthouse is still the centerpiece of town. Main Street is short and busy, lined with Western wear shops, honky-tonks and the old-fashioned Bandera General Store.
The cowboy culture here is the real thing, not a costume. Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar on Main Street dates to the 1920s, and Texas Highways calls it the oldest continuously operating honky-tonk in Texas. Saturdays bring gunfight reenactments. The century-old rodeo arena still holds events, and the calendar runs from the three-day Cowboy Mardi Gras to the National Day of the American Cowboy, which Bandera has celebrated since 2015. Trail rides follow the blue-green Medina, and the river shapes the town's weekends as much as the dance floor does.
The country around town is limestone hills, oak and juniper slopes, grassy valleys and creek bottoms. Homes range from older houses on in-town lots near Main Street to custom homes on acreage and working ranch tracts out in the county. Many rural tracts carry an agricultural-use tax valuation, and live water is a feature buyers look for. The Census counts the town as entirely rural, and that matches daily life. The pace is unhurried, the night sky is dark, and the nearest big-city errands are a planned trip, not a quick run.
Market snapshot
As of July 2026, Zillow's home value index put the typical Bandera home at $337,251. That's down 2.7% from a year earlier and close to the Bandera County figure of $336,119. Redfin's Bandera County market page, read in November 2026, showed a median sale price of $230 per square foot, up 16.2% year over year, with homes taking an average of 171 days to sell. Redfin describes the Bandera market as not very competitive. Homes.com reported the same slow pace earlier: in January 2026, Bandera homes sold after an average of 106 days, against a national average of 53. Buyers here usually have time to compare properties, inspect carefully and negotiate. Well-located homes on usable acreage or near the river still draw steady interest.
For land, Land.com listing data read in November 2026 showed a median asking price of $27,258 per acre across Bandera County. The average listing covered 103 acres. These are asking prices, not closed sales. Small lots near town, mid-size tracts with water and large ranches price very differently, so a recent comparable sale for the exact kind of property you want matters more than any countywide average.
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Amenities
Public schools in town are part of Bandera ISD. For 2025 the Texas Education Agency gave the district an overall accountability rating of C (73 out of 100) and an A, Superior Achievement, financial integrity (FIRST) rating. The Medina River runs through downtown at Bandera City Park, a riverside park for fishing, swimming and picnics. Water levels change with rain and drought. Hill Country State Natural Area sits 11 miles southwest of town by Texas 173 and FM 1077. It covers about 5,370 acres of hills, canyons and grassland with roughly 40 miles of trails shared by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. For history and a meal, the Frontier Times Museum on 13th Street holds more than 40,000 Old West artifacts. The O.S.T. Restaurant at 311 Main Street has served diner favorites and all-day breakfast since 1921, and the Bandera General Store keeps a classic soda fountain.
Bandera sits where Texas 16 and Texas 173 meet. State Highway 46 starts just east of town and runs northeast to Boerne, about 24.5 road miles and roughly 30 minutes away, where it meets I-10. Kerrville is about 25 miles north on Texas 173, which is the shorter route for trucks and through traffic. San Antonio is about 50 miles southeast on Texas 16, and Bandera County is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area. Medina is about a dozen miles northwest on Texas 16, and Lakehills, the county's most populous place, is east of town.
Bandera FAQs
How is the Bandera real estate market right now?
In the last 30 days, 7 homes sold in Bandera, up from 4 in the 30 days before. 23 active listings were on the market in that time. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Bandera, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median sale price of homes in Bandera?
Over the last 30 days, the median sale price of homes in Bandera was $709,000, across 7 sales. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Bandera, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
What is the median list price of homes in Bandera?
Over the last 30 days, the median list price of homes in Bandera was $435,000. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Bandera, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in Bandera?
Over the last 30 days, the median time on the market for homes in Bandera was 77 days, against 108 days in the 30 days before. Source: the Legacy Broker Group market report for Bandera, MLS data as of November 13, 2026.
How can I get the Bandera market report every month?
Open the Bandera 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 Bandera, Texas in?
Bandera is the county seat of Bandera County. The county is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area.
How far is Bandera from San Antonio?
Bandera is about 50 miles northwest of San Antonio, and Texas 16 is the main route between them. Drive times depend on which side of San Antonio you're heading to.
How long is the drive from Bandera to Boerne?
It's about 24.5 road miles, or roughly 30 minutes, mostly on State Highway 46. In Boerne you can pick up I-10.
Why is Bandera called the Cowboy Capital of the World?
In the late 1800s, Bandera was a gathering point for cattle drives heading north on the Western Trail. Dude ranches, rodeo champions and honky-tonks have carried that heritage ever since, and the state later made the title official.
What school district serves Bandera, Texas?
Bandera ISD serves the town. For 2025 the Texas Education Agency gave the district an overall rating of C, scoring 73 out of 100. Check attendance zones for any specific property with the district.
Where can I hike or ride horses near Bandera?
Hill Country State Natural Area, about 11 miles southwest of town, has roughly 40 miles of shared trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Its equestrian camp areas have pens and water.
Can you swim or fish in the Medina River in Bandera?
Yes. Bandera City Park sits on the Medina downtown and is used for fishing, swimming and picnics. River flow changes a lot with rain and drought, so conditions vary by season.
Should I think about flooding when buying near the Medina River in Bandera?
Yes. The Medina has a history of serious floods, including the July 2002 flood that put water into Bandera shops. Check floodplain maps, elevation and insurance for any riverside property before you make an offer.
What is there to do in downtown Bandera?
Main Street has Western wear shops, the Bandera General Store, honky-tonks like Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar, and Saturday gunfight reenactments. The Frontier Times Museum is a few blocks away.
What kinds of homes and land are for sale around Bandera?
You'll find older houses on in-town lots, custom homes on acreage, small rural lots and large ranch tracts, some with live water. Many rural tracts carry an agricultural-use tax valuation.
Which Legacy Broker Group office works with buyers in Bandera?
Our Boerne office serves Bandera. It's about half an hour away by State Highway 46.
Market and community sections reviewed 2026-11-12.