Average Tax Assessment in Brewster County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Brewster County, Texas
Brewster County has a total of 5,052 properties with a cumulative value of $635.7M, representing 0.03% of all real estate value in Texas. The average property tax rate in Brewster County is 1.31%, which is lower than the state average of 1.69%. The total amount of property taxes collected in Brewster County is $8.3M, with the average homeowner paying $1,735 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. 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 | |
|---|---|
| Brewster Appraisal District | (432) 837-2558 |
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Early Payment Discount | |
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Brewster County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Brewster County
Brewster County has an average property tax rate of 1.31%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.33%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of location. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly across the cities in Brewster County. For example, the city of Alpine has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.39%, while the city of Marathon has the lowest effective property tax rate at 0.85%. This means that property owners in Alpine will pay more in property taxes than those in Marathon.
Overall, Brewster County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in Texas. However, property owners should be aware that the effective property tax rate can vary significantly across the cities in the county. This means that property owners should research the effective property tax rate in their city before making any decisions about purchasing property in Brewster County.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Brewster 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.
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Brewster County.
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.
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Real Estate Values in Brewster County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Brewster County, Texas has increased by 16.72% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Brewster County is experiencing a period of growth. Additionally, the home inventory in Brewster County has decreased from 70 in October 2022 to 54 in October 2023, suggesting that the demand for housing in the area is increasing.
Average Home Value in Brewster County, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Brewster County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Brewster County
Last updated: November 2023
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Mortgage Rates in Brewster County
Brewster County has a total of $71.2M in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents 475 outstanding loans, or about 0.6% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Brewster County varies across cities, with Marathon having the highest rate at 3.97%, and Alpine having the lowest rate at 3.85%. This variation in mortgage rates across cities can be attributed to differences in local economic conditions, such as the cost of living, the availability of jobs, and the local housing market.
Overall, Brewster County has a relatively low amount of outstanding home mortgage loans compared to the total home value, and the variation in mortgage rates across cities can be attributed to local economic conditions. This provides an opportunity for potential homebuyers to find a mortgage rate that is suitable for their budget and financial goals.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Brewster County by city.
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Brewster County.
Housing Expenses in Brewster County, Texas
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