The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78389 sells for about $234,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +103.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 78389 — Skidmore
The housing market in 78389 is characterized by low transaction volume and limited inventory, typical of a rural Texas ZIP code. While recent price data shows a significant year-over-year increase, this is likely skewed by a very small sample size of closed sales. Market conditions remain stable with little evidence of speculative development or rapid turnover.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking affordable, rural living in Bee County, as it lacks the amenities and transit access required by urban commuters or investors seeking high-density yield.
Median prices moved up 103.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 15.2% — 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 7.2%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78389, Bee County TX
Crime rates in Skidmore are generally low and consistent with rural Bee County trends, remaining well below the national average for violent and property crime.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District, which generally maintains a rural community focus.
The area is subject to standard Texas wind and storm risks; flood risk varies by specific parcel location within the Bee County geography.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional agricultural and energy-sector support services in Bee County, with limited large-scale commercial development.
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 typically driving to Beeville or other regional employment hubs via local state highways.
Recreational options are limited to local community parks and rural outdoor activities, with major shopping and entertainment located in larger nearby cities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and primarily consists of single-family homes, with limited multi-family supply.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, oil and gas support services, and public sector employment within Bee County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Bee County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Skidmore-Tynan ISD taxes and Bee County general fund levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm exposure and proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively fast timelines for lenders.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 78389 profiles.
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.
- Poesta Park412.9 mi
- Beeville Art Museum4.614.2 mi
- Poesta Park412.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.