Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX real estate market (78597) currently shows 373 active listings, with 42 pending sales. Homes are averaging 115 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 68 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 115 days on market compared to 131 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.7% year-over-year, from $496,725 to $515,000.
Population: 2,386 · Density: 104.3/mi² · Median household income: $62,557
Typical home value: $397,016 · Homeownership: 71.2%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78597 | South Padre Island, TX 78597 | 0.0 mi | 377 | $241,371,611 | $498,000 | $640,243 |
| 78566 | Los Fresnos, TX 78566 | 16.0 mi | 78 | $26,937,066 | $326,250 | $345,347 |
| 78568 | Lozano, TX 78568 | 20.1 mi | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| 78526 | Brownsville, TX 78526 | 23.4 mi | 165 | $58,973,805 | $336,168 | $357,417 |
| 78575 | Olmito, TX 78575 | 26.5 mi | 48 | $16,869,072 | $264,825 | $351,439 |
| 78520 | Brownsville, TX 78520 | 29.4 mi | 191 | $58,318,985 | $259,625 | $305,335 |
| 78535 | Combes, TX 78535 | 33.1 mi | 1 | $227,000 | $227,000 | $227,000 |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX 78569 | 34.7 mi | 4 | $1,860,384 | $494,675 | $465,096 |
| 78580 | Raymondville, TX 78580 | 38.5 mi | 20 | $5,184,640 | $218,750 | $259,232 |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX 78559 | 39.8 mi | 97 | $27,195,211 | $266,175 | $280,363 |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX 78562 | 43.2 mi | 5 | $770,275 | $166,250 | $154,055 |
| 78579 | Progreso, TX 78579 | 47.8 mi | 2 | $780,000 | $390,000 | $390,000 |
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX 78599 | 49.3 mi | 131 | $35,464,189 | $257,725 | $270,719 |
As of September 2026, there are 373 active listings in SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX (zip code 78597), compared to 441 the prior year.
The median listing price in SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX 78597 is $515,000 as of September 2026, a 3.7% increase from $496,725 the prior year.
Homes in SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX 78597 spend an average of 115 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 131 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX 78597 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 68 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 115 days on market compared to 131 days last year.
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