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Cascades

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$1.4M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$621K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
AprJul
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprJul
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprJul
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprJul
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
SepNovFebJun

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.362
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$621K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,428 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2008
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.46%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.45%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.62%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.76%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.30%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.39%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.5.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.646
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.786 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Cascades compares

By median home value, Cascades is the 3rd most expensive of 21 neighborhoods in Smith County, and its typical home is worth more than 93% of all homes in Smith County.

Home values in Cascades

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$268K$2.6M
neighborhoods in Smith County ranked by median home value
#Smith CountyMedian valueHomes
1East Side$821K132
2Hollytree$703K858
3Cascades$621K362
4Cambridge$572K237
5Cumberland Ridge$550K254
6Big Oak Bay$472K108
7The Cumberland Estates$437K311
8The Woods$424K756
9Emerald Bay$408K601
10The Villages$364K320
11Cedar Bay$353K177
12Stoneleigh$317K287
13Azalea District$308K937
14The Highlands$302K349
15Downtown Whitehouse$252K105
16Brick Streets District$245K307
17Lakeway Harbor$230K366
18Charnwood District$210K141
19Downtown Tyler$187K152
20Owentown$184K110
21Butler College$168K378

About the Cascades market

What is the median home price in Cascades, TX?

The median sale price in Cascades, TX is $1,364,600 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Cascades, TX each year?

3 homes sold in Cascades, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Cascades, TX?

Cascades, TX contains 362 residential properties, with a median of 2,428 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 2008. The median TopHap Estimate is $621K.

How does Cascades, TX compare to the rest of Smith County?

By median home value, Cascades, TX is the 3rd most expensive of 21 neighborhoods in Smith County. Its typical home is worth more than 93% of all homes in Smith County. Hollytree ranks just above it and Cambridge just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Cascades, TX?

76% of homes in Cascades, TX are owner-occupied. 30% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Cascades, TX hold?

62% of mortgaged homes in Cascades, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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