The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75931 sells for about $300,000, or $165 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 $1,200 a month.
ZIP 75931 — Chireno
The housing market in 75931 is characterized by stable, low-volume activity driven by recreational demand near Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Prices have seen modest growth, though the market remains highly seasonal and dependent on the second-home buyer segment.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and second-home buyers seeking a quiet, nature-oriented lifestyle near the lake.
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.
15% 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 4.2% · poverty 11.8% — 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 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75931, Texas
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Jasper and Brookeland ISDs, which provide standard rural educational services.
The area is characterized by significant forest cover and proximity to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, presenting localized wildfire and flood risks.
Economic momentum is driven by outdoor recreation and tourism associated with Sam Rayburn Reservoir, 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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Jasper or Lufkin via state highways.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring extensive access to Sam Rayburn Reservoir for boating, fishing, and camping.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes or lake-front properties with low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, forestry, and services related to the reservoir and outdoor recreation sectors.
Development is largely focused on residential expansion near the lakefront and recreational infrastructure improvements.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level property assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and proximity to water bodies.
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.
- Mill Creek Park4.64.7 mi
- San Augustine Park4.58.9 mi
- Ebenezer Park4.66.9 mi
- Sandy Creek Park4.611.6 mi
- Twin Dikes Park4.63.2 mi
- Mill Creek Park4.64.7 mi
- San Augustine Park4.58.9 mi
- Rayburn Park4.76 mi
- Ebenezer Park4.66.9 mi
- Rayburn Country Resort Golf Course4.41.2 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.312.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for fishing and boating.
Provides extensive hiking and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.