The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77983 sells for about $161,536, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,357 a month.
ZIP 77983 — Seadrift
The housing market in ZIP 77983 remains stable, characterized by modest price appreciation and low inventory levels typical of a small coastal community. Demand is supported by local industrial employment, though the market remains sensitive to regional economic shifts and coastal insurance costs.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, coastal lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to major Texas metros, and for those employed in the regional maritime or industrial sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 3.4% — 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 3.8%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77983, Calhoun County TX
The area is served by the Seadrift School within the Calhoun County Independent School District, which provides foundational education for the local community.
The area is located in a coastal region of Texas, making it susceptible to hurricane-related wind and flood risks, which influences local property insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the industrial and maritime sectors in the surrounding Calhoun County area, including proximity to Port Lavaca's port facilities.
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 typically driving to employment hubs in Port Lavaca or nearby industrial sites.
The area offers significant access to coastal recreation, including fishing, boating, and birdwatching along the San Antonio Bay and nearby wildlife management areas.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families in the Seadrift area.
The local economy is anchored by maritime activities, commercial fishing, and industrial operations located within Calhoun County.
Transportation is primarily via personal vehicle, with limited public transit options available in this rural coastal setting.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale residential growth within the city limits.
The Calhoun County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county, ensuring compliance with state tax codes.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Calhoun County ISD and local municipal utility districts responsible for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high exposure to coastal wind and storm surge risks.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively fast foreclosure processes under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice to buyers, detailing the condition of the property and any known defects.
Data retrieved from 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.
- Aransas National Wildlife Refuge4.711.5 mi
- La Salle Monument4.612.2 mi
- La Salle Monument4.612.2 mi
- Aransas National Wildlife Refuge4.711.5 mi
- Beach Front Pavilion & Park and pier4.54.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides public access to the bay for fishing and recreation.
A major regional attraction for boating and saltwater fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.