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 …

Why Buyers Are Flocking to Port Isabel, TX – A Coastal Town with History & Heart

By Lauren Hable, Port Isabel & SPI Realtor

Just across the Queen Isabella Causeway from South Padre Island lies the historic and colorful town of Port Isabel, Texas. Known for its …