The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75496 sells for about $405,155, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 75496 — Wolfe City
The housing market in 75496 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and proximity to the DFW metro area, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are based on current local market trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are willing to commute to larger employment hubs in the DFW metroplex.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.8% — 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 9.7%/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 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 75496, Hunt County TX
Schools in the area are primarily served by Wolfe City ISD, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to standard North Texas weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, though the immediate area remains largely rural 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).
Residents typically commute by car toward Greenville or the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, with travel times often exceeding 45 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on small-town community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and primarily consists of single-family homes, with low turnover and stable demand.
The local economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with many residents employed in the nearby Greenville or Dallas-Fort Worth labor markets.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with access to major regional highways connecting to the DFW metro area.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill rather than large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects.
Parcels are subject to Hunt County property taxes and Wolfe City ISD school taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind risks common in North Texas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 75496 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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 34.6% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $265,000 (-34.6% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.