The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78618 sells for about $675,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% 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 $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78618 — Doss
The housing market in ZIP 78618 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, sparsely populated area. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high transaction volume. Most data points are sourced from local census and county-level records as specific ZIP-level market reports are not published by major portals.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural privacy, agricultural lifestyle, or retirement, as it lacks the density and infrastructure required by typical suburban commuters or families needing immediate access to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 4.5% — 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 4.8%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78618, Gillespie County TX
Crime rates in the rural Doss area are extremely low, with minimal reported incidents compared to regional urban centers.
The area is served by the Fredericksburg Independent School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation for academic performance in the region.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Texas Hill Country and is subject to standard flood-plain management protocols for rural Gillespie County.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural interests and the growing tourism and viticulture industry centered in nearby Fredericksburg.
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 primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via rural highways toward Fredericksburg for employment and services.
Recreation is centered on the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, including private ranch land, scenic drives, and proximity to the amenities of Fredericksburg.
The rental market is very limited, consisting mostly of long-term rural housing or occasional short-term vacation rentals catering to Hill Country tourists.
The economy is primarily agricultural, supported by ranching and the expanding tourism sector in the broader Gillespie County region.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure in this rural area.
There are no major commercial or high-density residential developments currently planned for this rural ZIP code.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District manages assessments, with a focus on agricultural valuation (1-d-1 open space) for eligible rural parcels.
Parcels are subject to Fredericksburg ISD taxes and Gillespie County general and road district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the potential for severe weather events common in the Texas Hill Country.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a standard 21-day notice period for trustee sales.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property to the best of their knowledge.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78618 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.
Local hub for community gatherings and events.
The area is known for its rolling hills and scenic rural roads.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 52.7% 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 $319,400 (-52.7% 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.