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In Southwest Texas, Zavala County is anchored by Crystal City, its seat. Established in 1858, it became known as the “Spinach Capital of the World.” Historically tied to farming and ranching, the county remains strongly rural. Crystal City provides schools and local commerce, while Uvalde (40 miles east) offers bigger services. Housing includes modest cottages, brick ranchers, and mobile homes, with limited new development. Homes are very affordable, often $80,000–$140,000, while farmland sells $2,500–$5,000 per acre. Buyers are typically farm families, retirees, and those seeking low-cost property in South Texas.
Zavala County Real Estate Listings
In Southwest Texas, Zavala County is anchored by Crystal City, its seat. Established in 1858, it became known as the “Spinach Capital of the World.” Historically tied to farming and ranching, the county remains strongly rural. Crystal City provides schools and local commerce, while Uvalde (40 miles east) offers bigger services. Housing includes modest cottages, brick ranchers, and mobile homes, with limited new development. Homes are very affordable, often $80,000–$140,000, while farmland sells $2,500–$5,000 per acre. Buyers are typically farm families, retirees, and those seeking low-cost property in South Texas.