The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77656 sells for about $195,000, or $97 per square foot.
Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 77656 — Silsbee
The 77656 housing market remains stable with limited inventory and consistent demand for affordable single-family homes. Prices have seen modest growth over the last decade, driven by the area's appeal to commuters and families seeking a lower cost of living compared to larger urban centers. Market activity is currently balanced, reflecting the broader economic conditions of the Beaumont-Port Arthur region.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options and easy access to the Beaumont industrial hub.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 12.4% — 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 6.0%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77656, Hardin County TX
The area is served by the Silsbee Independent School District, which provides standard public education for the local community.
The region is subject to hurricane and tropical storm wind risks common to Southeast Texas, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur industrial corridor, with local development focused on residential stability and small-town services.
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 US-96 and US-287, providing direct access to the Beaumont employment core within approximately 20-30 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Big Thicket National Preserve, offering extensive hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The economy is anchored by the industrial and petrochemical sectors of the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA, with local employment in education, retail, and healthcare.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on US-96 and local highway networks for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Hardin County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.
Parcels are subject to Silsbee ISD taxes and Hardin County general fund levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm and flood exposure, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a standard 21-day notice period for property auctions.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice to buyers regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Honky Tonk Texas4.55.1 mi
- Big Thicket National Preserve4.712 mi
- Village Creek State Park4.411.4 mi
- Kirby Nature Trail4.710 mi
- Tiny Tiger's Playhouse4.63.9 mi
- Knupple Park4.45.8 mi
- Big Thicket National Preserve4.712 mi
- Village Creek State Park4.411.4 mi
- Kirby Nature Trail4.710 mi
- Knupple Park4.45.8 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.17.8 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.44.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional nature preserve offering hiking, birding, and water activities.
Local resource center serving the Silsbee community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.