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RIO FRIO, TX 78879

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
6
⇧ 20% vs 5 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$737,500
⇧ 69.5% vs $435,000 last year
Average Price
$757,333
⇧ 64% vs $461,667 last year
Days on Market
216
⇧ 217.6% vs 68 days last year

Market Context

Population: 291  ·  Density: 5.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $71,250

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 85.1%

Market Analysis

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

The RIO FRIO, TX real estate market (78879) currently shows 6 active listings. Homes are averaging 216 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 216 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 69.5% year-over-year, from $435,000 to $737,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 6 this year vs 5 last year
  • Days on market: 216 now vs 68 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $737,500 (+69.5% YoY)
  • Average: $757,333 (+64% 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 48.3 miles — 460 listings ($275,287,957 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
78879Rio Frio, TX 788790.0 mi6$4,543,998$737,500$757,333
78873Leakey, TX 7887311.6 mi35$24,018,960$549,000$686,256
78833Camp Wood, TX 7883315.8 mi13$6,955,000$449,000$535,000
78881Sabinal, TX 7888121.3 mi9$3,452,400$230,000$383,600
78801Uvalde, TX 7880121.8 mi95$31,395,695$274,500$330,481
78870Knippa, TX 7887024.7 mi2$924,500$462,250$462,250
78024Hunt, TX 7802428.0 mi26$26,266,006$882,500$1,010,231
78058Mountain Home, TX 7805834.6 mi12$15,203,796$502,498$1,266,983
78003Bandera, TX 7800337.4 mi130$66,549,210$444,900$511,917
78880Rocksprings, TX 7888040.2 mi4$830,000$232,500$207,500
78010Center Point, TX 7801044.2 mi31$38,387,920$747,000$1,238,320
78886Yancey, TX 7888646.5 mi1$319,000$319,000$319,000
78063Pipe Creek, TX 7806348.3 mi96$56,441,472$450,000$587,932

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in RIO FRIO, TX 78879?

As of January 2026, there are 6 active listings in RIO FRIO, TX (zip code 78879), compared to 5 the prior year.

What is the median home price in RIO FRIO, TX 78879?

The median listing price in RIO FRIO, TX 78879 is $737,500 as of January 2026, a 69.5% increase from $435,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in RIO FRIO, TX 78879 spend an average of 216 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 68 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in RIO FRIO, TX 78879?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, RIO FRIO, TX 78879 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 216 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in RIO FRIO, TX 78879 save an estimated $14,750 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $737,500. 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.