Historic District · West End
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BROWNSVILLE, TX real estate market (78520) currently shows 197 active listings, with 43 pending sales. Homes are averaging 70 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 70 days on market compared to 90 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.6% year-over-year, from $271,125 to $266,875.
Whether you are buying or selling in BROWNSVILLE, TX, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 62,344 · Density: 605.8/mi² · Median household income: $45,093
Typical home value: $117,865 · Homeownership: 58.8%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78520 | Brownsville, TX 78520 | 0.0 mi | 191 | $58,318,985 | $259,625 | $305,335 |
| 78526 | Brownsville, TX 78526 | 6.6 mi | 165 | $58,973,805 | $336,168 | $357,417 |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX 78586 | 11.4 mi | 129 | $37,545,837 | $229,375 | $291,053 |
| 78566 | Los Fresnos, TX 78566 | 14.2 mi | 78 | $26,937,066 | $326,250 | $345,347 |
| 78578 | Port Isabel, TX 78578 | 16.1 mi | 184 | $78,431,840 | $303,000 | $426,260 |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX 78552 | 20.2 mi | 247 | $90,787,814 | $288,000 | $367,562 |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX 78559 | 21.2 mi | 97 | $27,195,211 | $266,175 | $280,363 |
| 78535 | Combes, TX 78535 | 22.6 mi | 1 | $227,000 | $227,000 | $227,000 |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX 78570 | 26.5 mi | 109 | $24,479,111 | $209,900 | $224,579 |
| 78597 | South Padre Island, TX 78597 | 29.3 mi | 377 | $241,371,611 | $498,000 | $640,243 |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX 78569 | 30.5 mi | 4 | $1,860,384 | $494,675 | $465,096 |
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX 78599 | 32.4 mi | 131 | $35,464,189 | $257,725 | $270,719 |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX 78543 | 36.5 mi | 27 | $5,410,935 | $202,363 | $200,405 |
As of July 2026, there are 197 active listings in BROWNSVILLE, TX (zip code 78520), compared to 201 the prior year.
The median listing price in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 is $266,875 as of July 2026, a 1.6% decrease from $271,125 the prior year.
Homes in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 spend an average of 70 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 90 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of July 2026, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 70 days on market compared to 90 days last year.
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