The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76661 sells for about $154,950, or $115 per square foot.
Homes take about 130 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,014 a month.
ZIP 76661 — Marlin
The 76661 market in Marlin, Texas, is a smaller, affordable segment of the broader Waco area. With a median listing price of $154,950, it serves as a lower-cost alternative to the central Waco market. Market activity is limited, reflecting its status as a rural-adjacent community.
This ZIP code is well-suited for those seeking a strong sense of community and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 130 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-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) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 76661, Falls County TX
The region benefits from well-regarded schools, making it a compelling location for individuals.
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).
The area offers a strong sense of community and a love for the outdoors with access to essential amenities including shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Data sourced from Data Commons/Census Bureau.
- Moon River Ranch4.87.2 mi
- Waco Regional Airport4.129.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary city serving the ZIP code with local dining and shopping.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.