The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76877 sells for about $225,000, or $106 per square foot.
Prices are up +32.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from San Saba County, Texas (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 76877 — San Saba
The San Saba housing market is characterized by low inventory and moderate activity, with a median sale price of $225,000. While year-over-year price growth appears high due to low transaction volume, the market remains stable and not highly competitive. Buyers are primarily focused on rural acreage and single-family homes.
This area is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, including retirees, agricultural enthusiasts, and families looking for a small-town environment away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 32.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 73.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 15.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76877, San Saba County TX
The area is served by the San Saba Independent School District, which provides local public education for the community.
The region is characterized by rolling, wooded hills and is bisected by the San Saba River, necessitating awareness of local flood-plain management.
Economic momentum is driven by rural land markets, agriculture, and local commerce, with ongoing interest in acreage and country homes.
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).
The area is rural, with residents primarily relying on personal vehicles for travel along US Highway 190.
Local amenities include access to the San Saba River, regional parks, and proximity to outdoor activities in the surrounding Hill Country landscape.
The rental market is limited, with demand supported by local workforce needs and some availability through the local housing authority.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, rural land sales, and small-scale commercial services.
Transportation is primarily served by US Highway 190, which acts as the main corridor for the region.
Development is largely focused on rural land subdivision and residential acreage projects.
The San Saba County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the San Saba ISD, the county, and the city, with potential for specific utility or water district levies.
Property insurance in this region is influenced by rural wildfire risks and standard Texas wind/hail exposure profiles.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the deed of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property to prospective buyers.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles and local municipal reports.
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.
A primary natural feature bisecting the county and providing recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Contamination repair: median price, price per sq ft reproduced San Saba County's own figure to the dollar and were cleared — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading.