The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77833 sells for about $349,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,750 a month.
ZIP 77833 — Brenham
The Brenham housing market is currently balanced, with a median home price of $349,000 and a slight year-over-year price decline. While inventory has increased, the market remains stable, driven by steady demand and the area's appeal as a regional hub. Buyers currently have more leverage than in previous periods, reflected in the 98% sale-to-list ratio.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and those seeking a quieter, small-town lifestyle with the convenience of local amenities and efficient highway access.
Median prices moved down 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77833, Washington County TX
The area offers a mix of public and private educational options, with elementary education being readily accessible to most residential areas.
Brenham serves as a regional hub with a mix of agricultural, manufacturing, and retail sectors, supported by its location along the US-290 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).
The area features easy access to major highways like US-290, facilitating efficient driving commutes and local travel.
Residents have access to approximately ten grocery stores, various pharmacies, and a selection of local restaurants, with a quiet, small-town atmosphere.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,750 per month and a year-over-year inventory increase of 47.06%.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and retail, with Brenham serving as the primary commercial center for Washington County.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with US-290 serving as the main arterial highway for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on maintaining the area's small-town character while supporting residential growth along the US-290 corridor.
The Washington County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to taxation by Washington County, the City of Brenham, and the Brenham Independent School District.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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.
Historic district featuring local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.