The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77477 sells for about $486,349, or $155 per square foot.
Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,580 a month.
ZIP 77477 — Stafford
The 77477 housing market is currently characterized by a seller-favored dynamic with limited inventory and steady demand. The absence of municipal property taxes in Stafford remains a primary driver for local buyers seeking long-term value. Note that specific figures for closed sales and rental rates were not available at the ZIP level in the provided sources.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking value and space, as well as those looking for long-term stability in a community with favorable municipal tax policies.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 11.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 77477
The area is served by the Fort Bend Independent School District, which is a primary educational anchor for the community.
The area benefits from its strategic location at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59/Interstate 69 and Beltway 8, providing strong connectivity to regional employment hubs.
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).
Residents have direct freeway access to major job centers in the Houston metropolitan area via U.S. Highway 59 and Beltway 8.
The area features a close-knit community atmosphere with access to local parks and traditional suburban amenities.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area, with major employment opportunities accessible via regional highway corridors.
The area is defined by its proximity to U.S. Highway 59/Interstate 69 and Beltway 8, which serve as the primary transit corridors for the region.
Development is characterized by established residential neighborhoods with a mix of traditional single-family homes.
The area is primarily served by the Fort Bend Independent School District.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 77477.
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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local venue for performing arts and community events.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 40.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — 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 $288,746 (40.6% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $288,746 (-40.6% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.