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Historic District West End

BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cameron County
Seller's Market
June 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 78520

Historic District · West End

Market Analysis

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

The BROWNSVILLE, TX real estate market (78520) currently shows 186 active listings, with 34 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 29 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 56 days on market compared to 81 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.6% year-over-year, from $269,000 to $267,500.

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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
186
⇩ 13.5% vs 215 last year
Pending
34
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$267,500
⇩ 0.6% vs $269,000 last year
Average Price
$304,793
⇧ 8.6% vs $280,737 last year
Days on Market
56
⇩ 30.9% vs 81 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$161
⇧ 1.9% vs $158/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,699 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 186 this year vs 215 last year
  • Days on market: 56 now vs 81 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $267,500 (-0.6% YoY)
  • Average: $304,793 (+8.6% 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 June 2026, there are 186 active listings in BROWNSVILLE, TX (zip code 78520), compared to 215 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 is $267,500 as of June 2026, a 0.6% decrease from $269,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 spend an average of 56 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 81 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 June 2026, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 29 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 56 days on market compared to 81 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 save an estimated $5,350 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $267,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.