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SAN BENITO, TX 78586

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
125
⇧ 7.8% vs 116 last year
Pending
17
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$235,000
⇩ 6.3% vs $250,724 last year
Average Price
$298,163
⇧ 2.4% vs $291,074 last year
Days on Market
100
⇧ 3.1% vs 97 days last year

Market Context

Population: 49,504  ·  Density: 125.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $42,515

Typical home value: $79,032  ·  Homeownership: 76.7%

Market Analysis

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

The SAN BENITO, TX real estate market (78586) currently shows 125 active listings, with 17 pending sales. Homes are averaging 100 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 97 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.3% year-over-year, from $250,724 to $235,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 125 this year vs 116 last year
  • Days on market: 100 now vs 97 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $235,000 (-6.3% YoY)
  • Average: $298,163 (+2.4% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 26.7 miles — 1,113 listings ($330,847,798 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
78586San Benito, TX 785860.0 mi125$37,270,375$235,000$298,163
78575Olmito, TX 785757.8 mi47$14,996,243$267,450$319,069
78550Harlingen, TX 7855010.3 mi194$51,063,904$240,000$263,216
78535Combes, TX 7853511.2 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000
78559La Feria, TX 7855911.6 mi97$27,643,060$262,500$284,980
78566Los Fresnos, TX 7856614.0 mi69$23,545,146$317,500$341,234
78593Santa Rosa, TX 7859315.7 mi14$2,575,622$159,000$183,973
78570Mercedes, TX 7857017.1 mi111$23,319,657$209,900$210,087
78569Lyford, TX 7856919.3 mi3$2,054,850$684,950$684,950
78578Port Isabel, TX 7857821.2 mi190$81,688,030$320,000$429,937
78599Weslaco, TX 7859922.7 mi126$34,400,016$259,500$273,016
78537Donna, TX 7853725.9 mi135$31,586,895$209,500$233,977
78558La Blanca, TX 7855826.7 mi1$475,000$475,000$475,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SAN BENITO, TX 78586?

As of January 2026, there are 125 active listings in SAN BENITO, TX (zip code 78586), compared to 116 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SAN BENITO, TX 78586?

The median listing price in SAN BENITO, TX 78586 is $235,000 as of January 2026, a 6.3% decrease from $250,724 the prior year.

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

Homes in SAN BENITO, TX 78586 spend an average of 100 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 97 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SAN BENITO, TX 78586?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SAN BENITO, TX 78586 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 97 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SAN BENITO, TX 78586 save an estimated $4,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $235,000. 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.