The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75169 sells for about $486,094, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 75169 — Wills Point
The housing market in 75169 remains stable with steady demand from buyers seeking affordability outside the DFW metro core. While inventory levels are sufficient, the market is seeing moderate price appreciation consistent with regional trends. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and price cuts are based on current active listing data.
This ZIP code is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who work in the eastern DFW suburbs and are looking for more space and lower housing costs compared to the urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.5% — 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 8.4%/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 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 75169, Van Zandt County TX
Crime rates in the Wills Point area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 75169 ZIP code are primarily part of the Wills Point Independent School District, which maintains a moderate academic standing within the region.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with ongoing residential development catering to commuters seeking more affordable housing options.
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).
Residents primarily commute via U.S. Highway 80 toward the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with average commute times exceeding 40 minutes due to the distance from major employment hubs.
The area features local parks and proximity to Lake Tawakoni, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small apartment complexes, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent growth.
The local economy is supported by agriculture, retail, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the DFW metroplex.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with U.S. Highway 80 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development planning focuses on infrastructure upgrades to support the steady influx of new residential housing projects.
The Van Zandt County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing annual market value adjustments based on comparable sales.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Wills Point ISD, Van Zandt County, and various local utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are common in East Texas.
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.
- Yesterland Farm3.915.1 mi
- Splash Kingdom Paradise Island4.311.9 mi
- Thrillvania Haunted House Park4.213 mi
- The Scuba Ranch4.79.4 mi
- Film Alley Terrell4.517.6 mi
- Silver Saloon4.214.5 mi
- The Springs Weddings & Events4.517.4 mi
- Thrillvania Haunted House Park4.213 mi
- Mill Creek Ranch Resort4.613.9 mi
- Texas Zoofari Park4.69.4 mi
- Lake Tawakoni State Park4.69.4 mi
- Splash Kingdom Paradise Island4.311.9 mi
- Michael Littlejohn's Lake Tawakoni Guide Service59 mi
- Edgewood Historical Society4.78.2 mi
- Grand Saline Salt Palace4.718.5 mi
- No. 1 BFTS Museum Inc.4.814.2 mi
- Edgewood Historical Society4.78.2 mi
- Lake Tawakoni State Park4.69.4 mi
- Duke's Canton4.49.6 mi
- Rolling Oaks RV Park4.210.5 mi
- Edgewood City Park4.58.4 mi
- Van Zandt Country Club4.212.4 mi
- Ham Orchards4.610.3 mi
- Dollar General3.99.8 mi
- Graham's Edgewood Market Plants4.78.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering fishing, boating, and hiking trails.
Local community park with sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 38.3% 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 $299,949 (-38.3% 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.