Is Santa Rosa, TX 78593 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Santa Rosa is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Santa Rosa housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Santa Rosa, TX 78593 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (156 days then) and the median sale price rose 74% to $234,349. Overall, Santa Rosa is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Cameron County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, La Feria 78559 (9% sold over asking) and Harlingen 78550 (2% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Santa Rosa real estate
Is Santa Rosa a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Santa Rosa, TX 78593 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 Santa Rosa?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Santa Rosa sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price.
What are property taxes in Santa Rosa?
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 Santa Rosa?
The median sale price was $234,349 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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