The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77464 sells for about $315,291, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,290 a month.
ZIP 77464 — Orchard
The market in 77464 is characterized by very low inventory and limited sales activity, making it a niche area for investors. Current data indicates a median price of $315,291 with minimal year-over-year growth. The area lacks significant commercial development and relies on regional employment centers.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living or experienced real estate operators comfortable with low-liquidity, management-intensive assets.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 77464, Fort Bend County, TX
Orchard is a small, rural community with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development momentum.
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 requires personal vehicle travel via rural highways to reach employment centers in the Greater Houston area.
Recreational options are limited due to the rural nature of the ZIP, with minimal local parks or commercial shopping districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and management intensity, with limited data on vacancy trends.
The local economy is primarily rural and agricultural, with residents typically commuting to larger employment hubs in Fort Bend County and Houston.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP.
The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to various local taxing entities, including school districts and county-level special districts.
Property insurance posture is influenced by regional Texas hazard risks, including wind and flood exposure.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively fast timelines for lenders.
Texas 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.
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- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy4.117.5 mi
- Dewberry Farm4.119.5 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.315.1 mi
- Activate Games4.919.3 mi
- Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land4.319.6 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy4.117.5 mi
- Dewberry Farm4.119.5 mi
- Fort Bend County Epicenter4.210.5 mi
- Home Run Dugout4.617.5 mi
- Cheeky Monkeys - Katy/Richmond4.910.3 mi
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park4.711.1 mi
- Rosenberg Railroad Museum4.610.1 mi
- Travis Park4.310.9 mi
- Romp n' Roll Katy, TX4.811.5 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land4.419.1 mi
- Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center4.620 mi
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- Ismaili Jamatkhana - Houston Headquarters4.919.8 mi
- The George Ranch4.418.6 mi
- Jones Creek Ranch Park4.88.8 mi
- George Park4.411.7 mi
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park4.711.1 mi
- Arbor Park4.49.5 mi
- Travis Park4.310.9 mi
- Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club3.913 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.29.9 mi
- H-E-B4.811.6 mi
- Fiesta Mart #64.111.1 mi
- La Michoacana Meat Market3.712.4 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).