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SANTA ELENA, TX 78591

Real Estate Market Report
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The SANTA ELENA, TX real estate market (78591) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 21 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 21 days on market compared to 130 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 90.7% year-over-year, from $2,211,200 to $205,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 270  ·  Density: 0.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $0

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 96.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 66.7% vs 3 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$205,000
⇩ 90.7% vs $2,211,200 last year
Average Price
$205,000
⇩ 93.6% vs $3,185,400 last year
Days on Market
21
⇩ 83.8% vs 130 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$228
⇩ 26.9% vs $312/sqft last year
Median Home Size
900 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 3 last year
  • Days on market: 21 now vs 130 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $205,000 (-90.7% YoY)
  • Average: $205,000 (-93.6% 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 40.8 miles — 1,014 listings ($342,884,560 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
78591Santa Elena, TX 785910.0 mi1$7,100,000$7,100,000$7,100,000
78563Linn, TX 7856317.5 mi1$599,000$599,000$599,000
78576Penitas, TX 7857623.0 mi31$9,170,637$244,999$295,827
78353Encino, TX 7835324.3 mi3$3,117,501$437,500$1,039,167
78560La Joya, TX 7856027.6 mi63$13,583,052$155,000$215,604
78573Mission, TX 7857328.5 mi264$105,011,544$287,500$397,771
78542Edinburg, TX 7854231.0 mi425$132,159,700$275,000$310,964
78361Hebbronville, TX 7836132.4 mi17$1,931,931$99,999$113,643
78549Hargill, TX 7854933.7 mi1$120,000$120,000$120,000
78540Edinburg, TX 7854034.3 mi2$462,436$231,218$231,218
78503Mcallen, TX 7850338.2 mi135$50,187,060$248,500$371,756
78538Edcouch, TX 7853840.0 mi44$14,030,764$209,750$318,881
78543Elsa, TX 7854340.8 mi27$5,410,935$202,363$200,405

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA ELENA, TX 78591?

As of September 2026, there are 1 active listings in SANTA ELENA, TX (zip code 78591), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA ELENA, TX 78591?

The median listing price in SANTA ELENA, TX 78591 is $205,000 as of September 2026, a 90.7% decrease from $2,211,200 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANTA ELENA, TX 78591 spend an average of 21 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 130 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA ELENA, TX 78591?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SANTA ELENA, TX 78591 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 21 days on market compared to 130 days last year.

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

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