The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75846 sells for about $208,500, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 75846 — Jewett
The housing market in Jewett (75846) remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a slow but steady pace of sales. The area continues to function as a quiet, rural residential market with minimal speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-density urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 7.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.8% — 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 4.9%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75846, Leon County TX
Crime rates in the Jewett area are generally low and consistent with rural Leon County, with no significant upward trends reported.
The area is served by Leon Independent School District, which is generally characterized as a small, community-focused district with stable performance ratings.
The region faces standard Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, energy-related industries, and regional service sectors, with steady but slow development patterns.
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 is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Fairfield or Buffalo via US Highway 79.
Local recreation includes access to nearby rural parks and fishing spots, with limited shopping and dining options available within the immediate Jewett city limits.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, energy production, and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial presence.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with US Highway 79 serving as the primary arterial route for the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction or approved for the immediate ZIP area.
The Leon County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine annual market values for tax purposes.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to Leon County, City of Jewett, and Leon ISD tax levies, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk factors, with standard coverage availability for residential properties.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 75846.
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.
Local community park providing green space and basic recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.