Search Property Records in 78597, South Padre Island TX

The 78597 ZIP code in South Padre Island, TX, is a resort-oriented coastal market with approximately 5,300 housing units and a broader property inventory of roughly 5,500 residential, commercial, land, and mixed-use parcels or units; condominium and co-op properties dominate the local supply at about 75% of marketable residential inventory, while single-family homes account for approximately 15%, commercial properties represent about 4%, and the remaining share consists primarily of townhomes, duplexes, vacant land, and mixed-use buildings. Recent market patterns place the typical median residential asking price near $600,000, although condominium values vary widely by building age, Gulf frontage, rental eligibility, amenities, and homeowners-association costs; median pricing for detached homes is generally higher because of their relative scarcity. Average listing prices commonly work out to roughly $500 per square foot, with newer or direct Gulf-front condominiums and premium beach homes often commanding substantially higher rates. Over the past 10 years, the island has typically recorded about 400 to 500 residential sales annually, with transaction volume rising during strong tourism and second-home demand periods and easing when mortgage rates, insurance premiums, or coastal-weather concerns increase. The market is notably influenced by vacation-rental potential, seasonal buyer activity, flood-zone and windstorm insurance requirements, condominium reserve funding, rental restrictions, and association fees, so a property’s net rental income and carrying costs can be as important to its value as its location and size.

Property Records by Street in 78597, Cameron County, TX

Records on streets in 78597 can include property values, ownership history, sales, and other relevant information. This page lists 2 streets as a starting point for searching the area.

Cities and Communities in 78597

The 22 cities and communities for 78597 include South Padre Island, Laguna Vista, Port Isabel, Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco, among others. Records for these localities can be reviewed from this ZIP code page.

ZIP Codes Near 78597

The nearby ZIP codes around 78597 cover surrounding areas, with 16 listed on this page. Each provides access to property records and related information for its surroundings.

ZIP Codes in Cameron County, TX

The ZIP codes in Cameron County, TX, are listed in this section, with 4 shown on the page: 78535, 78578, 78550, and 78521. Each one gives access to property records and related information for the county's areas.