Module 2 Flipper ZIP
78258 TIER 2

Stone Oak

Family-focused flipper market with newer construction, top schools, and strong retail buyer demand in North SA.

$425K

Median Sale

$185/sf

Avg $/SqFt

35

Days on Market

70%

MAO Rule

Why Flippers Love 78258

Top-Rated Schools

NEISD schools consistently rated among best in SA—families pay premium

Newer Construction

1990s-2010s homes with modern floor plans, fewer surprises in rehab

Strong Retail Financing

FHA/VA/conventional buyers with steady income—less cash buyer competition

Established Amenities

HEB Plus, excellent restaurants, medical facilities—complete neighborhood

Neighborhood Breakdown

Stone Oak Proper

$400-550K ARV

Master-planned community with HOA. Larger lots, community pools, walking trails. Family buyers love it.

✓ Fastest-selling homes in 78258

Hardy Oak / Timberwood

$350-450K ARV

Slightly older (1990s-early 2000s) with more opportunity for cosmetic flips. Still great schools.

✓ Best spread opportunity in 78258

Wilderness Oak

$450-600K ARV

Premium pocket with larger custom homes. Longer days on market but higher ARVs.

⚠️ Fewer distressed opportunities here

Bulverde Road Corridor

$320-400K ARV

Eastern edge with more affordable price points. Mix of old/new—check comps carefully.

⚠️ More variable neighborhood quality

Target Property Profile

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • 4BR/2.5BA (families want space)
  • 2,000-3,000 sqft
  • Built 1995-2010
  • 2-car garage minimum
  • Open floor plan
  • Good HOA standing

AVOID

  • Delinquent HOA (foreclosure risk)
  • 3BR in family areas
  • Pool (liability + maintenance)
  • Major roof/HVAC issues
  • Under 1,800 sqft

Offer Strategy

MAO Formula for 78258:

70% × ARV - Repairs - $12K Fee

Example: Hardy Oak Flip

ARV$420,000
× 70%$294,000
- Repairs-$45,000
- Assignment-$12,000
MAO$237,000

What Flippers Want

  • Cosmetic rehab—not structural
  • Kitchen & bath updates = quick ARV bump
  • Floor plan doesn't need major changes
  • HOA current and in good standing

Your Buyer Profile

Mid-Range Flippers

$30-60K budgets, prefer turnkey cosmetic rehabs over major renovations

BRRRR Investors

Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat—strong rents support this strategy here

Move-Up Families

Occasional retail buyer looking for sweat equity deal—rarer but happens

Typical Renovation Focus

78258 buyers want move-in ready—these updates drive the biggest ARV increases:

Kitchen: granite, cabinets, SS appliances
Master bath: double vanity, tile shower
Fresh paint: neutral/modern gray tones
Flooring: LVP throughout main areas
Fixtures: modern lighting & hardware
Curb appeal: landscaping refresh

Key Takeaway

78258 is the premier family flipper market in SA—use the 70% rule and target 4BR/2.5BA homes in the 2,000-3,000 sqft range. Hardy Oak and Timberwood offer the best spread opportunities. Family buyers want move-in ready cosmetic rehabs with modern kitchens and baths. Always verify HOA standing before contracting.