The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79845 sells for about $215,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 118 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 79845 — Presidio
The housing market in 79845 is characterized by low transaction volume and limited inventory, reflecting its remote location. Prices have softened slightly year-over-year, and the market remains a buyer's market due to the lack of significant economic growth drivers. Demand is primarily driven by local employment in government and border-related sectors.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a remote, affordable lifestyle, including retirees or individuals working in border-related sectors who prioritize proximity to the Rio Grande over urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 118 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% 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 8.5% · poverty 28.0% — 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 5.3%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 79845, Presidio County TX
Schools in the Presidio Independent School District serve the area, with performance metrics generally reflecting the challenges of a remote, rural border community.
The area faces significant environmental risks including extreme heat and potential flash flooding, typical of the high desert Chihuahuan environment.
Economic momentum is largely tied to border trade, tourism, and regional government services, with limited large-scale industrial 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).
Commuting is primarily local within the Presidio area; travel to larger employment hubs like Marfa or Alpine requires significant driving times of 60-90 minutes.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Rio Grande, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from border-related personnel and seasonal workers, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is heavily reliant on the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations, and regional tourism.
Transportation is limited to highway access via US-67; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is minimal, focusing primarily on infrastructure maintenance for the border crossing and local utility upgrades.
The Presidio County Appraisal District manages assessments for all property within the county, following standard Texas property tax codes.
Parcels are subject to Presidio County, Presidio ISD, and regional hospital district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the remote location and exposure to wildfire and wind risks in the high desert.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively fast foreclosure processes under the deed of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property to the best of their knowledge.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 79845 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.
A massive state park offering rugged hiking, biking, and scenic river views.
The international border river providing scenic and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.