The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75847 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 75847 — Kennard
The housing market in Kennard (75847) is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales volume, typical of a small, rural Texas community. Prices have seen modest appreciation over the last decade, driven by low supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little development activity expected in the near term.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, rural-lifestyle seekers, and families looking for affordable housing in a quiet, small-town setting.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% 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 4.5% · poverty 14.0% — 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 5.4%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75847, Houston County TX
Crime rates in the Kennard area are generally low, consistent with rural East Texas trends where property crime is the primary concern.
The area is served by the Kennard Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, timber, and small-scale retail along the Highway 7 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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby Crockett or Lufkin for employment and major services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Davy Crockett National Forest for hiking, hunting, and fishing.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover, primarily consisting of single-family homes and mobile home lots.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the timber industry, agriculture, and public sector employment within Houston County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with Texas State Highway 7 serving as the primary artery.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently planned for the immediate Kennard area.
The Houston County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, typically following standard Texas market-value methodologies.
Parcels are subject to Houston County and Kennard ISD tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risks common to East Texas.
Net domestic migration is stable to slightly negative, reflecting broader rural population trends in East Texas.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid lender recovery processes.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 75847 profile.
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.
- Caddo Mounds State Historic Site4.719.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public land area offering extensive trails, camping, and fishing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.