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.
Population: 270 · Density: 0.6/mi² · Median household income: $0
Typical home value: $0 · Homeownership: 96.7%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78591 | Santa Elena, TX 78591 | 0.0 mi | 1 | $7,100,000 | $7,100,000 | $7,100,000 |
| 78563 | Linn, TX 78563 | 17.5 mi | 1 | $599,000 | $599,000 | $599,000 |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX 78576 | 23.0 mi | 31 | $9,170,637 | $244,999 | $295,827 |
| 78353 | Encino, TX 78353 | 24.3 mi | 3 | $3,117,501 | $437,500 | $1,039,167 |
| 78560 | La Joya, TX 78560 | 27.6 mi | 63 | $13,583,052 | $155,000 | $215,604 |
| 78573 | Mission, TX 78573 | 28.5 mi | 264 | $105,011,544 | $287,500 | $397,771 |
| 78542 | Edinburg, TX 78542 | 31.0 mi | 425 | $132,159,700 | $275,000 | $310,964 |
| 78361 | Hebbronville, TX 78361 | 32.4 mi | 17 | $1,931,931 | $99,999 | $113,643 |
| 78549 | Hargill, TX 78549 | 33.7 mi | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX 78540 | 34.3 mi | 2 | $462,436 | $231,218 | $231,218 |
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX 78503 | 38.2 mi | 135 | $50,187,060 | $248,500 | $371,756 |
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX 78538 | 40.0 mi | 44 | $14,030,764 | $209,750 | $318,881 |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX 78543 | 40.8 mi | 27 | $5,410,935 | $202,363 | $200,405 |
As of September 2026, there are 1 active listings in SANTA ELENA, TX (zip code 78591), compared to 3 the prior year.
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.
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.
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.
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