By Lauren Hable, REALTOR, Keller Williams LRGV. Updated October 17, 2026.

The short answer: Buy on South Padre Island if you want to walk to the beach or run a vacation rental. Buy in Port Isabel if you want waterfront living and newer single-family homes for less, just across …

Here is where the South Padre Island, Port Isabel and Laguna Vista markets stand in mid-October 2026. I pulled these numbers from active MLS listings so you can see what's for sale right now and how the three areas compare.

South Padre Island: September by the numbers

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South Padre Island Real Estate Market Update: What July 2026 Numbers Tell Us

If you're wondering what the South Padre Island real estate market is doing right now, the latest July 2026 numbers give us a pretty good picture.

South Padre Island remains a buyer’s market, but there …

Living in Laguna Vista, TX – Why This Hidden Gem Is a Buyer's Paradise in 2025

By Lauren Hable, Local Realtor – Serving Laguna Vista & South Padre Area

Tucked just inland from South Padre Island, Laguna Vista is one of the Rio Grande Valley’s best-kept secrets. With …