The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77859 sells for about $160,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 77859
The housing market in 77859 is characterized by affordability and slow, steady growth, with a median home value of $160,000. Market activity is driven by local demand and proximity to the Bryan-College Station metro area, though inventory remains limited. The area remains a stable, lower-cost alternative for families and commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to the nearby Bryan-College Station metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 22.0% — 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 6.0%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77859, Robertson County TX
The area is served by Hearne ISD, which includes Hearne Elementary, O.W. Sadberry Sr. Intermediate, and Hearne High School.
The area maintains a rural economic base with proximity to the Bryan-College Station metro area providing regional employment access.
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 primarily commute via State Highway 6 toward the Bryan-College Station employment core.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to rural outdoor recreation areas in Robertson County.
The rental market is characterized by single-family detached homes with limited multi-family inventory and stable demand.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, local government, and service industries, with significant economic influence from the nearby Texas A&M University and Bryan-College Station metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with State Highway 6 serving as the primary arterial corridor.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and rural land use.
The Robertson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to Hearne ISD and Robertson County tax levies, with potential for additional special district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk common to Central Texas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year tables.
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 recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).