The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75966 sells for about $213,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +39.73% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 75966 — Newton
The housing market in 75966 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural East Texas market. Prices have seen moderate appreciation, but the market remains highly sensitive to local economic conditions and limited buyer demand. Current conditions reflect a stable, low-volume environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living with a slower pace of life and lower cost of entry compared to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 39.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 16.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 6.2% · poverty 16.5% — 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 7.1%/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 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75966, Newton County TX
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Newton Independent School District, which provides standard public education for the rural community.
The area is subject to regional flood risks associated with East Texas weather patterns and requires standard property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 via Highway 87 and local FM roads to reach regional employment hubs.
Local recreation includes access to rural parks, nearby forest trails, and community-focused outdoor spaces.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand primarily from local workers.
The economy is anchored by the timber industry, local government, and small-scale agricultural operations.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles with no public transit infrastructure.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported.
The Newton County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Newton ISD and county-level tax jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk factors common to East Texas.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine with relatively short notice periods.
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-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.
- Artesian Springs Resort4.28.8 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.24.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central historic anchor for the city.
Local community park space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.