The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75120 sells for about $276,500, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 75120 — Ennis
The housing market in 75120 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable single-family homes, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years. No specific ZIP-level data for months of supply or price cut percentages were available from major public portals, so these figures are estimated based on regional trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to nearby urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — 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 6.4%/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 6.8%/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 75120, Kaufman County TX
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the regional average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving this area are primarily part of rural independent school districts, which generally maintain moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk varies significantly by specific parcel location.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-scale commercial activity, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
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).
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via state highways to reach larger employment hubs in the surrounding region.
Recreational opportunities include local community parks, nearby rural trails, and access to regional fishing and outdoor spaces.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small business, and regional service sectors, with many residents commuting to larger metro areas for employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicle use, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial upgrades along primary transit corridors.
The county appraisal district conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data and physical property inspections.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and may fall within specific emergency service or water utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are common in this part of Texas.
The state continues to see positive net domestic migration, driven by job growth and relative affordability.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults under state-mandated notice periods.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property to the best of their knowledge.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Park413.7 mi
- The Gameroom4.51.3 mi
- B&B Theatres Red Oak 124.118.5 mi
- Scarborough Renaissance Festival4.715.4 mi
- Texas Motorplex4.75.1 mi
- Xtreme Raceway Park4.711.6 mi
- Hooky Entertainment Waxahachie4.312 mi
- Galaxy Drive-In Movie Theatre4.53.8 mi
- Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (an April driving route)4.60.1 mi
- Hooky Entertainment Waxahachie4.312 mi
- Bluebonnet Park4.41.8 mi
- iSkydive Dallas Fort Worth4.92 mi
- Ellis County Museum4.513.3 mi
- Waxahachie Sports Complex4.512.3 mi
- Bluebonnet Park4.41.8 mi
- Meadow View Nature Area4.72.6 mi
- Boat Dock Park4.510.8 mi
- Lions Park4.412.3 mi
- Ennis Crossroads Shopping Center4.20.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Features preserved architecture and local heritage sites.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $235,000 (15.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $235,000 (-15% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.