The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77831 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 77831 — Bedias
The housing market in 77831 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Texas market. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living, agricultural hobbyists, or retirees looking for quiet, low-density environments. It is less ideal for commuters requiring transit or those seeking immediate access to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 7.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 4.2% · poverty 11.8% — 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 7.8%/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 7.8%/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 77831, Grimes County TX
Crime in the Bedias area is generally low, consistent with rural Grimes County trends. It is considered significantly safer than the regional urban centers of Huntsville or Bryan-College Station.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Madisonville Consolidated ISD or Anderson-Shiro CISD, which generally maintain stable, rural-focused academic environments.
The area is subject to standard Texas rural wildfire risks and occasional severe thunderstorm activity. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Bedias Creek watershed.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional employment hubs in Huntsville and Bryan-College Station. Development is primarily low-density residential and agricultural, with limited large-scale commercial infrastructure.
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 car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment centers in Huntsville or Navasota via State Highway 90.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and local community events. Limited commercial shopping and dining are available within the immediate ZIP, requiring travel to larger nearby towns.
The rental market is thin, consisting mostly of single-family homes and mobile homes. Vacancy pressure is low due to limited supply, and short-term rental presence is minimal.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail. Most residents commute to larger regional hubs for professional and industrial employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with State Highway 90 serving as the primary arterial route for the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Grimes County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value appraisals for residential properties and productivity valuations for agricultural land.
Parcels are subject to county, school district, and potentially emergency services district taxes. No major MUDs or PIDs are currently active in this rural area.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire risk and the distance to fire stations, with standard coverage available through major Texas carriers.
Texas continues to see positive net domestic migration, though this rural ZIP experiences slower growth compared to the state's major metropolitan corridors.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively fast foreclosure processes under the terms of a deed of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice to buyers, detailing the condition of the property and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77831 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.
Local hub for community gatherings and events.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.