The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75101 sells for about $325,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 75101 — Bardwell
The housing market in 75101 remains stable with limited inventory and modest year-over-year price growth. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking rural residential options, though the low volume of closed sales reflects a quiet market environment. Figures for active inventory and price cuts are based on current portal data for the ZIP code.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to lake recreation and a manageable commute to larger employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 75101, Ellis County TX
Crime rates in Bardwell are generally low, consistent with small-town rural Texas trends, though specific localized data is limited.
The area is served by Ennis ISD, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and wind events common to North Texas; flood risk is localized near Bardwell Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and local agricultural and recreational activity centered on Bardwell Lake.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Ennis or the broader DFW metro area for employment.
Bardwell Lake is the primary amenity, offering fishing, boating, and camping, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and stable demand.
The local economy is largely supported by agriculture, lake-related tourism, and commuting residents working in the broader Ellis County and DFW labor markets.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with access to major regional highways via nearby Ennis.
Development is primarily low-density residential with no major large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
The Ellis County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Ennis ISD taxes and potential special district levies related to water and utility services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, typical of the North Texas climate.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 75101 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park413.3 mi
- The Gameroom4.54.9 mi
- Scarborough Renaissance Festival4.713.3 mi
- Texas Motorplex4.74.6 mi
- Xtreme Raceway Park4.715.8 mi
- Hooky Entertainment Waxahachie4.311.8 mi
- The Hamptons Event Venue4.819.2 mi
- Galaxy Drive-In Movie Theatre4.58.3 mi
- Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (an April driving route)4.65.7 mi
- Hooky Entertainment Waxahachie4.311.8 mi
- Bluebonnet Park4.43.9 mi
- iSkydive Dallas Fort Worth4.94.5 mi
- Ellis County Museum4.512.2 mi
- Waxahachie Sports Complex4.512.2 mi
- Bluebonnet Park4.43.9 mi
- Meadow View Nature Area4.73.1 mi
- Boat Dock Park4.58.9 mi
- Lions Park4.410.9 mi
- Atkins Seafood4.512.4 mi
- Red Barn Flea Market4.512.3 mi
- Ennis Crossroads Shopping Center4.26.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major reservoir offering fishing, boating, and public parks.
Public park facility located on the shores of Bardwell Lake.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).