The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76126 sells for about $564,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.25% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,501 a month.
ZIP 76126 — Fort Worth
The 76126 housing market remains a warm, buyer-leaning environment with steady price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by strong local income metrics and proximity to Fort Worth, though higher interest rates continue to influence buyer activity. Some specific figures, such as precise permit counts, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to Fort Worth, offering a balance of established neighborhoods and newer residential developments.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.7% — 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 11.3%/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 6.1%/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 76126, Tarrant County TX
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with many residents served by the Benbrook and Fort Worth school systems.
The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk varies by specific parcel location.
The area benefits from proximity to the Fort Worth employment core and ongoing residential development in the Benbrook and southwest Tarrant County corridor.
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). City (Fort Worth, Texas) — City of Fort Worth Property Tax: The tax rate is $0.7020 per $100 of assessed valuation. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property (after applicable exemptions) by the tax rate divided by 100.
Residents primarily commute via the Chisholm Trail Parkway and I-20, providing direct access to downtown Fort Worth and the broader DFW metroplex.
The area features significant access to Benbrook Lake, multiple community parks, and local golf facilities, with suburban shopping centers located along major thoroughfares.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Fort Worth industrial and service sectors, with significant employment in aerospace, defense, and logistics nearby.
The area is served by major highway corridors including the Chisholm Trail Parkway, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing infrastructure improvements and residential infill projects are the primary focus of local development planning.
The Tarrant Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to various taxing jurisdictions, including school districts, municipal utility districts, and county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by North Texas weather patterns, including hail and wind risk.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 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.
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- Mainstay Farm4.316.6 mi
- Burger's Lake4.510.2 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park at Cityview4.45.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.55.6 mi
- Dickies Arena4.69.9 mi
- Fort Worth Zoo4.69.8 mi
- Billy Bob's Texas4.513.2 mi
- Joe T. Garcia's4.212.8 mi
- Fort Worth Convention Center4.412.2 mi
- Fort Worth Zoo4.69.8 mi
- Fort Worth Water Gardens4.612.2 mi
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden4.710.1 mi
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History4.410.1 mi
- Kimbell Art Museum4.810.4 mi
- Fort Worth Stockyards4.813.1 mi
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden4.710.1 mi
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History4.410.1 mi
- Kimbell Art Museum4.810.4 mi
- Japanese Garden4.89.8 mi
- Fort Worth Water Gardens4.612.2 mi
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden4.710.1 mi
- Dream Park Playground4.710.5 mi
- Japanese Garden4.89.8 mi
- Trinity Park4.710.7 mi
- West Bay Marina & RV Park4.419.5 mi
- Tavern on The Lake4.513.5 mi
- Eagle Mountain Marina4.714.9 mi
- Fort Worth Boat Club4.616.7 mi
- Lake Country Marina4.816.8 mi
- Pecan Valley Golf Course43.3 mi
- Ridglea Country Club - North4.67 mi
- Rockwood Park Golf Course4.211.5 mi
- Hawks Creek Golf Club4.38.6 mi
- Squaw Creek Golf Course410.8 mi
- La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth4.310.7 mi
- Hulen Mall4.36.3 mi
- WinCo Foods4.49 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.46.7 mi
- The Shops at Clearfork4.67.2 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.423.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping.
Major community park with sports fields and trails.
Public 18-hole golf course serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Governs Parkview Hills
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