The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75935 sells for about $118,100, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 75935 — Center
The housing market in 75935 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local employment in agriculture and industry, though the market is constrained by limited new construction and a high share of older housing stock.
This area is best suited for families and long-term residents seeking affordable rural living, as well as those employed in the local agricultural and industrial sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 7.4 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 5.2% · poverty 18.8% — 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 4.1%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 75935, Shelby County TX
Crime rates in Center are generally consistent with rural East Texas averages, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
The area is primarily served by Center Independent School District, which maintains a standard academic profile consistent with regional rural districts.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and wind events, with flood risk concentrated near the Sabine River basin and local tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by the timber industry, poultry processing, and local government services, 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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling within Shelby County for employment; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to Toledo Bend Reservoir, local city parks, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the poultry industry, timber production, and regional healthcare services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, with US Highway 96 serving as the primary arterial route.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements within the city limits.
The Shelby County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value updates for agricultural and residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Center ISD taxes and various county-level special districts for emergency services and hospital operations.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, with standard coverage widely available.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest turnover typical of rural East Texas communities.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for expedited processes following proper notice.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS B-series 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.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Major regional destination for fishing and boating located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.