Is Los Fresnos, TX 78566 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Los Fresnos is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 2% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 31% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #234 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 Los Fresnos housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 2% of homes in Los Fresnos, TX 78566 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (2% then), homes sold faster (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $314,864. Overall, Los Fresnos is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Cameron County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Los Fresnos ranks #234 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).
Nearby, La Feria 78559 (9% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Los Fresnos real estate
Is Los Fresnos a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Los Fresnos, TX 78566 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 Los Fresnos?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Los Fresnos sell over asking?
2% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Los Fresnos?
About 1.50% of a home’s value a year in Cameron County, or roughly $6,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Los Fresnos?
The median sale price was $314,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $175 per square foot.
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