The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78838 sells for about $527,450, or $308 per square foot.
Homes take about 132 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $4,000 a month.
ZIP 78838 — Concan
The housing market in Concan (78838) is characterized by high-end recreational and vacation properties with a significant portion of inventory serving the short-term rental market. Prices remain elevated due to the area's status as a destination for Frio River tourism, with limited year-round residential turnover.
This area is primarily suited for vacation home buyers, investors in the short-term rental market, and those seeking recreational property near the Frio River.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 132 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 78838, Uvalde County TX
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).
Concan is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, particularly tubing, swimming, and fishing on the Frio River.
The rental market in Concan is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and short-term vacation rentals along the Frio River.
The local economy is driven by tourism, hospitality, and recreational services centered on the Frio River.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 78838.
A major regional attraction for swimming, tubing, and outdoor recreation.
Located nearby, it is a premier destination for hiking, camping, and river access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.