The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79521 sells for about $108,900, or $75 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 79521 — Haskell
The housing market in 79521 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Texas trends. Market activity is limited by the small population base and lack of new development, resulting in a slow-paced environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle in a rural setting, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth opportunities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 9.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 10.2% — 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 5.9%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79521, Haskell County TX
Crime rates in Haskell are generally low and consistent with rural West Texas trends, remaining well below state and national averages.
Schools in the area are primarily served by Haskell CISD, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular variety compared to larger urban districts.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional drought conditions, with standard property insurance coverage available but subject to regional wind and hail premiums.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and local government services, with limited new commercial development or major infrastructure expansion currently reported.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for short commutes within the county, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 14.7 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and modest demand, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including farming and ranching, supplemented by local government and public education employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
The Haskell County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county, adhering to state-mandated appraisal standards.
Parcels are subject to Haskell CISD school taxes and county-level hospital district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, with standard coverage available through major carriers.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the deed of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice to buyers regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 79521.
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.
- Lake Stamford Marina4.45.9 mi
- Anchor Marina4.55.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.