The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79848 sells for about $295,000, or $149 per square foot.
Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 79848 — Sanderson
The housing market in 79848 is characterized by extremely low volume and high price volatility due to the small sample size of transactions. Values have trended upward over the last decade, though the market remains highly niche and isolated from broader urban trends. Current inventory is minimal, reflecting the remote nature of the Sanderson area.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking extreme seclusion, ranching lifestyles, or affordable retirement in a remote desert environment.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 15.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 15.2% — a stable, low-distress 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 12.0%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79848, Terrell County TX
The area is served by the Sanderson Independent School District, which provides local public education for the small community.
The region is characterized by arid, desert conditions with low wildfire risk relative to forested areas, though flash flooding is a localized concern in West Texas terrain.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a remote hub for regional ranching and transit along U.S. Highway 90.
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).
The area is extremely remote, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for long-distance travel to regional employment centers like Fort Stockton or Del Rio.
Local recreation is centered on the rugged desert landscape, including outdoor activities like hiking and stargazing, with limited commercial shopping options.
The rental market is very thin with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and transient personnel in the region.
The local economy is heavily reliant on ranching, agriculture, and public sector employment, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is dominated by U.S. Highway 90, which serves as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently planned for this remote ZIP code.
The Terrell County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to Terrell County and Sanderson ISD tax levies, with no major MUD or PID infrastructure districts present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the remote location and exposure to severe weather events common in West Texas.
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 written disclosure notice to buyers regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 79848 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.
- Ferguson Motors Cafe & Coffee4.91.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent local geological feature offering scenic views and hiking opportunities.
Preserves the local history and heritage of the Sanderson area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.