The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75180 sells for about $247,000, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,600 a month.
ZIP 75180 — Balch Springs
The 75180 housing market remains competitive with strong year-over-year price appreciation, driven by its relative affordability within the Dallas metro area. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing steady demand from first-time buyers. Figures for specific metrics like median days on market and sale-to-list ratios are based on recent market reports, though some granular data points remain unavailable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options within reach of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Median prices moved up 14.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 7.1% — 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 10.0%/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 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75180, Dallas County TX
Balch Springs experiences crime rates that are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in the area.
Schools serving the 75180 area are primarily part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which maintains a mixed performance record across its various campuses.
The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, high winds, and occasional flash flooding in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dallas logistics corridor and ongoing residential infill development, though large-scale commercial anchors remain limited within the ZIP.
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 primarily commute via I-635 and US-175, with average travel times to the Dallas employment core typically exceeding 30 minutes.
The area features local community parks such as Balch Springs Recreation Center and nearby access to regional greenbelts and golf courses in neighboring Mesquite.
The rental market is moderately tight with consistent demand for single-family rentals, driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader Dallas metro.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Dallas-Fort Worth logistics and service sectors, with many residents commuting to nearby industrial hubs.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-635 and US-175, facilitating regional access but relying heavily on private vehicle transit.
Development is focused on residential densification and small-scale commercial retail expansion along major arterial roads.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District manages annual property valuations for all parcels within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Mesquite ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather events, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year summary tables.
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.
Provides local fitness and community programming.
Local green space serving the residential community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).