The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78065 sells for about $250,000, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78065 — Poteet
The housing market in 78065 remains stable with modest year-over-year price growth, driven by its appeal as an affordable alternative to the San Antonio metro area. While inventory is sufficient, the market is characterized by a slower pace of sales compared to urban centers. Overall, the area continues to attract budget-conscious buyers looking for more space.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with proximity to San Antonio, as well as investors looking for affordable entry-level housing in a growing exurban market.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 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 14.2% — 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 9.0%/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 6.6%/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 78065, Atascosa County TX
Crime rates in Poteet are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the Poteet Independent School District are characterized by a focus on community-based education, though they generally receive moderate performance ratings compared to larger suburban districts.
The area faces moderate risks related to extreme heat and occasional severe storms, with standard flood insurance requirements applying to specific low-lying zones near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by the agricultural sector and proximity to the San Antonio metropolitan area, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
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 by personal vehicle to the San Antonio employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 35 to 45 minutes via Highway 16.
The area features local community parks and is known for the annual Poteet Strawberry Festival, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate ZIP boundaries.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family inventory and stable demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, particularly strawberry farming, and supported by service-sector jobs and commuting residents.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Highway 16 serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential subdivisions and infrastructure maintenance rather than large commercial projects.
The Atascosa Central Appraisal District manages property valuations for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to Poteet ISD taxes and various county-level special districts for emergency services and water management.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk, which are common in South Texas.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, with rural areas like Atascosa County benefiting from spillover growth from the San Antonio MSA.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processes for lenders under the state's property code.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property to the best of their knowledge.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 78065 profile.
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Hosts the annual festival and community events.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.