Padre Beach · South Padre Island, TX

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Padre Beach, South Padre Island?

The median home in Padre Beach sells for $579,000 with prices up 36% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $13,871.

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Padre Beach Real Estate Market Conditions

43out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

43/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Padre Beach market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 15.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 36.23529412% year-over-year — vs. -1.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 92.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 7.7% below list. Texas average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

129 median days on market — 44 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

17.24% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Texas average is 24.7%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$579,000

+36%

Days on Market

129

Price per Sq Ft

$378

Sale-to-List Ratio

92.3%

Homes Sold

25

Pending in 2 Weeks

17.24%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Padre Beach?

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$579,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,370

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Padre Beach

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$17,370$3,499$999
Buyer agent$16,2122.8% avg$11,580~2% avg$11,580~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$8,685$8,685$8,685
Total cost$42,267$23,764$21,264
You save$13,871$16,371

Based on the Padre Beach median home price of $579,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Padre Beach

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1

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2

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3

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