Average Tax Assessment in Bowie County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Bowie County, Texas
Bowie County has 33,541 properties with a cumulative value of $3.8B, representing 0.18% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Bowie County totaled $64.1M, with an average homeowner paying $1,918 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Bowie County is 1.71%, slightly higher than the state average of 1.69%. Properties are valued for tax purposes based on their market value.
The property tax timeline in Texas begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued between April and May, and the property tax appeal deadline is May 15th or 30 days after the notices are issued. The real property tax bill is due on January 31st for the preceding year's gross tax bills.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Bowie Appraisal District | (903) 793-8936 |
Bowie Clerk | (903) 628-6740 |
TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
Important Dates | |
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Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | January 31st, Gross tax bills for preceding year |
Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
Property Value Notices Issued: | April - May |
Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | May 15th or 30 days after notices are issued |
Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
Available Exemptions | |
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Early Payment Discount | |
Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Bowie County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Bowie County
Bowie County has an average property tax rate of 1.71%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.83%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of their location. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city. For example, the city of Nash has an effective property tax rate of 1.92%, which is higher than the county average, while the city of Simms has an effective property tax rate of 1.17%, which is lower than the county average. This means that property owners in Nash will pay more in taxes than those in Simms.
Overall, Bowie County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in Texas. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city, so it is important for property owners to research the rates in their area before making any decisions.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Bowie County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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De Kalb | $8,699 | $25,346 | $65,590 | $121,783 | $185,678 |
Hooks | $11,733 | $27,271 | $62,736 | $112,588 | $183,230 |
Maud | $17,334 | $35,670 | $72,466 | $126,325 | $189,104 |
Nash | $6,213 | $14,704 | $66,063 | $117,885 | $144,995 |
New Boston | $16,663 | $38,596 | $71,428 | $123,956 | $187,397 |
Simms | $10,793 | $27,567 | $63,271 | $120,795 | $192,672 |
Texarkana | $15,490 | $36,413 | $93,247 | $173,848 | $273,606 |
Wake Village | $49,056 | $77,580 | $128,436 | $167,852 | $199,785 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Bowie County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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De Kalb | $80 | $281 | $797 | $1,570 | $2,483 |
Hooks | $118 | $333 | $917 | $1,892 | $3,044 |
Maud | $166 | $402 | $943 | $1,780 | $2,730 |
Nash | $108 | $289 | $1,240 | $2,291 | $3,025 |
New Boston | $144 | $452 | $1,062 | $1,893 | $2,934 |
Simms | $65 | $179 | $623 | $1,502 | $2,519 |
Texarkana | $191 | $574 | $1,604 | $3,178 | $5,303 |
Wake Village | $761 | $1,260 | $2,191 | $3,066 | $3,860 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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De Kalb | 0.92% | 1.11% | 1.22% | 1.29% | 1.34% |
Hooks | 1.01% | 1.22% | 1.46% | 1.68% | 1.66% |
Maud | 0.96% | 1.13% | 1.30% | 1.41% | 1.44% |
Nash | 1.74% | 1.97% | 1.88% | 1.94% | 2.09% |
New Boston | 0.86% | 1.17% | 1.49% | 1.53% | 1.57% |
Simms | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.98% | 1.24% | 1.31% |
Texarkana | 1.23% | 1.58% | 1.72% | 1.83% | 1.94% |
Wake Village | 1.55% | 1.62% | 1.71% | 1.83% | 1.93% |
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Real Estate Values in Bowie County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Bowie County, Texas has increased by 15.38% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $195.0K to $225.0K. Additionally, the home inventory in Bowie County has increased by 27.08%, from 240 in October 2022 to 303 in October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Bowie County is strong and that home prices are likely to continue to increase in the near future.
Average Home Value in Bowie County, Texas
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Bowie County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Bowie County
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Mortgage Rates in Bowie County
Bowie County has a total of $1.0 billion in outstanding home mortgage loans, with 8,000 loans in total. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, indicating that homeowners are taking advantage of the current low interest rates to purchase or refinance their homes. The median mortgage rate in Bowie County varies across cities, with De Kalb having the highest median rate of 4.15%, and Maud having the lowest median rate of 3.9%. This variation in rates across cities allows homeowners to shop around for the best deal, ensuring they get the most competitive rate for their mortgage. Overall, Bowie County is a great place to purchase or refinance a home, with competitive rates and a large number of outstanding loans.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Bowie County by city.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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De Kalb | $17,323 | $36,023 | $75,210 | $118,773 | $179,244 |
Hooks | $19,902 | $36,309 | $70,199 | $114,175 | $168,970 |
Maud | $21,656 | $42,040 | $80,056 | $140,896 | $209,096 |
Nash | $28,829 | $56,502 | $90,298 | $121,352 | $147,039 |
New Boston | $21,923 | $43,298 | $75,191 | $123,994 | $190,563 |
Simms | $23,701 | $47,134 | $72,529 | $125,576 | $181,185 |
Texarkana | $32,381 | $60,127 | $112,455 | $180,217 | $262,157 |
Wake Village | $38,928 | $67,671 | $103,537 | $142,478 | $186,337 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Bowie County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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De Kalb | 2.91% | 3.56% | 4.15% | 5.00% | 6.15% |
Hooks | 2.90% | 3.48% | 4.00% | 4.99% | 6.19% |
Maud | 2.90% | 3.41% | 3.90% | 4.62% | 5.93% |
Nash | 2.90% | 3.47% | 4.12% | 4.84% | 6.06% |
New Boston | 2.90% | 3.48% | 4.03% | 4.78% | 6.10% |
Simms | 3.03% | 3.60% | 3.99% | 4.62% | 6.15% |
Texarkana | 2.90% | 3.44% | 3.99% | 4.78% | 6.12% |
Wake Village | 2.90% | 3.37% | 3.95% | 4.76% | 6.15% |
Housing Expenses in Bowie County, Texas
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