The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77514 sells for about $299,000, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are down 13.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 77514 — Anahuac
The Anahuac housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a year-over-year decline in median prices and a high months-of-supply figure. While the market remains competitive for specific property types, the overall trend reflects broader economic caution and a slowdown in transaction volume. Data for specific metrics like active inventory and price cuts are sourced from current market listings, while demographic data is based on the most recent ACS estimates.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural coastal lifestyle with proximity to outdoor recreation, as well as commuters working in the nearby industrial sectors of Baytown.
Median prices moved down 13.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 9.9 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 9.2% — 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 11.2%/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 9.5%/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 77514, Chambers County TX
Crime rates in Anahuac are generally lower than the national average, with the area characterized by a rural, small-town safety profile.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Anahuac Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational focus with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces significant flood risks due to its proximity to Trinity Bay and the Gulf Coast, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, petrochemical industry support, and proximity to the expanding industrial corridors of Chambers County.
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 traveling via FM 563 and I-10 toward employment hubs in Baytown and the Greater Houston area.
The area is defined by its access to Trinity Bay, offering significant opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation at the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.
The rental market is limited in depth, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and seasonal properties catering to coastal visitors.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry, agriculture, and government services, with significant employment ties to the Baytown industrial complex.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-10 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and industrial expansion along the FM 563 corridor.
The Chambers County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value appraisals for residential and industrial parcels.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the Anahuac ISD and local water/drainage districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high exposure to wind and flood risks associated with the Gulf Coast location.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for relatively rapid processing of defaults.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77514 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.
- Stingaree Restaurant & Marina4.512.5 mi
- The Springs Weddings & Events4.813 mi
- Crawfish Hideaway4.516.7 mi
- Larry's Old Time Trade Days & RV Park4.517.7 mi
- Fort Anahuac Park4.68.1 mi
- Third Coast Parasail512.5 mi
- White's Park Arena & Barn4.712.4 mi
- James Taylor White Marker4.712 mi
- Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge4.73.4 mi
- Fort Anahuac Park4.68.1 mi
- Rollover Island4.412.3 mi
- Stingaree Restaurant & Marina4.512.5 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 regional attraction for birdwatching and coastal wildlife.
Features historical sites, boat ramps, and picnic areas along the Trinity River.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 29.3% 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 $386,676 (29.3% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $386,676 (+29.3% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.