The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76009 sells for about $398,990, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 102 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 76009 — Alvarado
The Alvarado housing market shows moderate competitiveness with rising home prices and increased sales volume compared to the previous year. While inventory remains available, the market is characterized by longer days on market, reflecting a shift in buyer pace. Several data points, including specific rent and tax figures, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural or semi-rural lifestyle with access to larger employment hubs in the DFW area.
Median prices moved up 13.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 102 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) · unemployment 8.9% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 76009, Johnson County TX
The area is experiencing residential growth with ongoing land development and new construction projects, supported by its proximity to the DFW metroplex.
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 highway corridors toward the Fort Worth employment core.
The area features rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to lake-based recreational activities.
The local economy is supported by a mix of residential development, agriculture, and proximity to the broader DFW industrial and service sectors.
Data sourced from ZIP-level census summaries.
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- Hawaiian Falls Mansfield4.412.9 mi
- Alley Cats Entertainment4.319.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Arlington3.719.8 mi
- Arlington Skatium4.218.2 mi
- Scarborough Renaissance Festival4.718.3 mi
- Mainstay Farm4.38.2 mi
- Alley Cats Entertainment4.319.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Arlington3.719.8 mi
- Vault Seafood & Steakhouse4.714.5 mi
- Hawaiian Falls Mansfield4.412.9 mi
- Midlothian Community Park4.712.8 mi
- Flix Brewhouse - Mansfield4.412.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.313 mi
- Lost Oak Winery4.710.6 mi
- Play Street Museum - Mansfield4.912.5 mi
- The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum; Big Bear Native American Museum4.715.4 mi
- Penn Farm Agricultural History Center4.719.8 mi
- Russell Farm Art Center4.810.6 mi
- Farr Best Theater4.711.9 mi
- Midlothian Community Park4.712.8 mi
- Katherine Rose Memorial Park4.812.2 mi
- Bailey Lake Park4.611.4 mi
- Hulen Park4.511.6 mi
- Texas Best Smokehouse #2, Burleson, TX4.35.8 mi
- Lynn Creek Marina4.518.5 mi
- Southern Oaks Golf & Tennis Club4.412 mi
- Hidden Creek Golf Course4.110.9 mi
- The Oaks Event Center4.712 mi
- H-E-B4.612.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.212.9 mi
- Kohl's4.212.3 mi
- Belk4.212.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.312.8 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.424.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community parks and open spaces serving the Alvarado area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 14.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $339,697 (-14.9% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.