The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77538 sells for about $223,250, or $140 per square foot.
Prices are down 18.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,985 a month.
ZIP 77538 — Devers
The housing market in the 77538 area is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with a significant year-over-year decline in median sale prices. Despite the price correction, the market remains somewhat active, supported by steady rental demand and ongoing suburban development. Buyers are finding more favorable terms as the market shifts away from the high-demand conditions seen in previous years.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a more suburban, lifestyle-oriented environment with access to the Greater Houston area.
Median prices moved down 18.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-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 10.3% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 77538, Harris County TX
Schools in the area are served by the Crosby Independent School District, which provides public education for the community.
The area is subject to regional climate risks common to the Gulf Coast, including potential flood and wind exposure.
The area benefits from proximity to the Greater Houston industrial and energy sectors, with ongoing residential development in suburban subdivisions.
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 face a commute of approximately 39 minutes, reflecting the distance to major employment hubs in the Houston metropolitan area.
The area features access to Lake Houston and local parks, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and water-based activities.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of approximately $1,985, reflecting a 3.07% year-over-year increase.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan area, with significant employment in energy, industrial, and logistics sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with residents relying on regional corridors to access the Houston employment core.
Development is characterized by ongoing residential expansion in master-planned communities and suburban subdivisions.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market values for tax purposes.
Parcels in this area are typically subject to taxes from the Crosby Independent School District, Harris County, and various local utility or municipal utility districts (MUDs).
Property insurance in this region is influenced by Gulf Coast hazard profiles, including wind and flood risks, which impact premium costs.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 77538.
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A major reservoir providing recreational boating, fishing, and water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.