Is Alamo, TX 78516 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Alamo is a buyer’s market. With about 10 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 5% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #750 of 868 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Alamo housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Alamo, TX 78516 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 10 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold faster (80 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $214,907. Overall, Alamo is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hidalgo County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Alamo ranks #750 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sullivan City 78595 (0% sold over asking), while La Villa 78562 (33% sold over asking) and Donna 78537 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Alamo real estate
Is Alamo a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 10 months of supply in Alamo, TX 78516 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Alamo?
The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Alamo sell over asking?
3% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Alamo?
About 1.62% of a home’s value a year in Hidalgo County, or roughly $6,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Alamo?
The median sale price was $214,907 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $138 per square foot.
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