The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77837 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 77837 — Calvert
The housing market in 77837 is currently stable with low transaction volume and limited inventory. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year correction, reflecting broader rural market trends where affordability remains the primary driver for the few active buyers.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 19.8% — a mixed stability 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 6.3%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77837, Robertson County TX
Crime rates in Calvert are generally low, though property crime remains the primary concern for the area. Regional comparisons suggest it is safer than larger urban centers in the Brazos Valley.
Schools serving the area are part of the Calvert Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger neighboring districts.
The area is primarily at risk for wind and storm damage common to Central Texas, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Brazos River basin.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area serving primarily as a rural residential and agricultural hub. Development is limited, focusing on maintaining existing infrastructure rather than large-scale expansion.
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 traveling via Highway 6 toward employment hubs in Bryan-College Station or Waco.
Recreation is centered on local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes with minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail. Most residents commute to larger regional hubs for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with Highway 6 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional access.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Robertson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, typically conducting annual reviews to ensure valuations align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to Robertson County and Calvert ISD tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, with market availability remaining stable but sensitive to statewide loss trends.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77837 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.
Local community park providing green space and basic recreational facilities.
Features historic architecture and small local businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.