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Historic District West End

BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cameron County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 78520

Historic District · West End

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BROWNSVILLE, TX real estate market (78520) currently shows 192 active listings, with 36 pending sales. Homes are averaging 82 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.9% year-over-year, from $274,750 to $264,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 62,344  ·  Density: 605.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $45,093

Typical home value: $117,865  ·  Homeownership: 58.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
192
⇧ 0.5% vs 191 last year
Pending
36
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$264,000
⇩ 3.9% vs $274,750 last year
Average Price
$290,272
⇩ 7.9% vs $315,211 last year
Days on Market
82
⇧ 5.1% vs 78 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$160
⇧ 4.6% vs $153/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,685 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 192 this year vs 191 last year
  • Days on market: 82 now vs 78 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $264,000 (-3.9% YoY)
  • Average: $290,272 (-7.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 36.5 miles — 1,740 listings ($687,003,788 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
78520Brownsville, TX 785200.0 mi191$58,318,985$259,625$305,335
78526Brownsville, TX 785266.6 mi165$58,973,805$336,168$357,417
78586San Benito, TX 7858611.4 mi129$37,545,837$229,375$291,053
78566Los Fresnos, TX 7856614.2 mi78$26,937,066$326,250$345,347
78578Port Isabel, TX 7857816.1 mi184$78,431,840$303,000$426,260
78552Harlingen, TX 7855220.2 mi247$90,787,814$288,000$367,562
78559La Feria, TX 7855921.2 mi97$27,195,211$266,175$280,363
78535Combes, TX 7853522.6 mi1$227,000$227,000$227,000
78570Mercedes, TX 7857026.5 mi109$24,479,111$209,900$224,579
78597South Padre Island, TX 7859729.3 mi377$241,371,611$498,000$640,243
78569Lyford, TX 7856930.5 mi4$1,860,384$494,675$465,096
78599Weslaco, TX 7859932.4 mi131$35,464,189$257,725$270,719
78543Elsa, TX 7854336.5 mi27$5,410,935$202,363$200,405

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520?

As of September 2026, there are 192 active listings in BROWNSVILLE, TX (zip code 78520), compared to 191 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520?

The median listing price in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 is $264,000 as of September 2026, a 3.9% decrease from $274,750 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BROWNSVILLE, TX?

Homes in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 spend an average of 82 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 78 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 82 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BROWNSVILLE, TX?

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