The El Paso market right now
Sales figures: Redfin Data Center, market tracker (Redfin, a national real estate brokerage), El Paso, TX metro area, May 2026, all residential property types. Typical value: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026, mid-tier homes, seasonally adjusted. These are area-wide figures, not a value for any one home.
With about 3.3 months of supply, this is a fairly balanced market by the usual rule of thumb, and homes sold for about 1.0% below their list price on average.
Show the numbers
| Month | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $275,950 |
| Apr 2026 | $274,950 |
| Mar 2026 | $274,950 |
| Feb 2026 | $274,950 |
| Jan 2026 | $269,925 |
| Dec 2025 | $274,950 |
| Nov 2025 | $265,000 |
| Oct 2025 | $272,950 |
| Sep 2025 | $265,950 |
| Aug 2025 | $269,950 |
| Jul 2025 | $265,000 |
| Jun 2025 | $269,190 |
| May 2025 | $264,950 |
| Apr 2025 | $264,950 |
| Mar 2025 | $264,500 |
| Feb 2025 | $265,000 |
| Jan 2025 | $264,975 |
| Dec 2024 | $269,950 |
| Nov 2024 | $266,950 |
| Oct 2024 | $265,000 |
| Sep 2024 | $263,100 |
| Aug 2024 | $262,950 |
| Jul 2024 | $265,000 |
| Jun 2024 | $260,350 |
| May 2024 | $265,000 |
Source: Redfin Data Center, El Paso, TX metro area. Monthly figures, not seasonally adjusted, so some ups and downs are just the time of year.
What the metro area covers
The Census Bureau counts about 879,392 people in the El Paso, TX metro area, across 2 counties. Property taxes, recording fees and some transfer taxes are set county by county, so check the county your home is in.
| County | Population (2024 estimate) |
|---|---|
| El Paso County, TX | 875,784 |
| Hudspeth County, TX | 3,608 |
Towns with the most ZIP codes in the area: El Paso, Fort Bliss, Anthony, Canutillo, Clint, Fabens, San Elizario, Tornillo, Dell City, Fort Hancock, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca.
Population and counties: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2023 metro delineations.
Texas rules that affect sellers
Transfer tax
Texas has no state or local real estate transfer tax. Since a 2015 amendment, the Texas Constitution (Article VIII, Section 29) bars any new law after January 1, 2016 that imposes a transfer tax on a sale conveying fee simple title to real property. Sellers still pay ordinary closing costs such as title and escrow fees.
Seller disclosure
Yes. Texas Property Code Section 5.008 requires sellers of previously occupied single-family homes to give the buyer a written Seller's Disclosure Notice covering known material facts and the property's condition. The Texas Real Estate Commission publishes the form (TREC No. 55-1) for contracts signed on or after September 1, 2023.
Source: Texas Real Estate Commission, Seller's Disclosure Notice (Form 55-1)
Who handles the closing
Texas closings are customarily handled by title or escrow companies, and an attorney is not customarily required. This is based on a title insurer's industry summary, not an official state page.
Source: Stewart Title, State Laws and Customs Toolkit (secondary source)
Also worth knowing
If the home is in a municipal utility district or similar water district that levies its own taxes, the seller must give the buyer a written district notice before the contract is signed. A buyer who does not receive a proper notice can sue for damages.
Also worth knowing
The Seller's Disclosure Notice includes flood questions: whether the property is wholly or partly in a 100-year floodplain, whether it has flood insurance, whether flood water has entered a structure, and whether the seller received FEMA or SBA assistance for flood damage.
Source: Texas Legislature, H.B. No. 697 (88th Legislature, enrolled), amending Property Code Section 5.008
Checking an agent's license
Real estate agents in Texas are licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). You can look up any agent before you work with them.
Rules checked 2026-09-30. They change, and local practice varies: confirm with your title company, closing attorney or agent before relying on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.