The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76474 sells for about $403,600, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 76474 — Olney
The housing market in 76474 is characterized by extremely low inventory and very limited sales activity, typical of a remote rural area. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the market remains stagnant with long days on market and minimal development pressure. Demand is driven almost exclusively by local residents or those seeking rural lifestyle properties.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural, low-density living, including retirees or individuals working in agriculture, rather than commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 14.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% 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 3.8% · poverty 14.2% — 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 9.1%/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 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76474, Comanche County TX
Not determinable due to the rural nature of the geography and lack of localized reporting.
The area is served by rural school districts with limited data available; academic performance is generally tied to regional district averages.
The region is subject to standard Texas wildfire risks and occasional severe wind events; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel location.
Economic momentum is minimal, characterized by a stable, low-density agricultural and residential base with no major industrial or infrastructure projects 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).
Commuting is entirely car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to larger regional hubs like Stephenville or Brownwood for employment.
Recreational opportunities are limited to rural outdoor activities, with proximity to local county parks and open ranch land.
The rental market is extremely thin with very low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and ranching, with very few commercial businesses located within the ZIP code.
No public transit infrastructure exists; the area relies exclusively on private vehicle travel via rural state highways.
There are no major residential or commercial developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Comanche Central Appraisal District manages assessments for all parcels, focusing on agricultural valuations where applicable.
Parcels are subject to Comanche County taxes and local school district levies; no major MUDs or PIDs are currently active.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind damage.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively short timelines for lender recovery.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level 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.
- The Hideout Golf Club and Resort4.417.7 mi
- Wild Duck Marina4.514.3 mi
- Wild Duck Marina4.514.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local hub for community gatherings and events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.