Average Tax Assessment in Calhoun County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Calhoun County, Texas
Calhoun County has a total of 12,285 properties with a cumulative value of $1.5B, representing 0.07% of all real estate value in Texas. The average property tax rate in Calhoun County is 1.46%, lower than the state average of 1.69%. A total of $21.4M was collected in property taxes in Calhoun County across these 12,285 properties, with the average homeowner paying $1,852 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the 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 | |
|---|---|
| Calhoun Appraisal District | (361) 552-4560 |
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| Calhoun Sheriff/Tax Collector | (304) 354-6333 |
| Calhoun Assessor | (803) 874-3613 |
| 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 Calhoun County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Calhoun County
Calhoun County has an average property tax rate of 1.46%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.81%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes owed. Property taxes in Calhoun County are collected by the county and used to fund local services such as schools, roads, and public safety.
Property tax rates in Calhoun County vary across cities, with Point Comfort having the highest effective property tax rate at 1.93%, and Seadrift having the lowest at 1.41%. Property taxes in Calhoun County are generally lower than the state average, making it an attractive place to live for those looking for lower taxes. However, it is important to consider the effective property tax rate when looking at a particular city, as this can vary significantly from the county average.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Calhoun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Comfort | $37,443 | $47,152 | $61,075 | $85,265 | $118,178 |
| Port Lavaca | $9,070 | $33,830 | $80,185 | $149,902 | $229,889 |
| Port O Connor | $36,508 | $85,570 | $151,970 | $261,370 | $480,444 |
| Seadrift | $11,599 | $28,835 | $64,200 | $126,970 | $216,502 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Calhoun County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Comfort | $560 | $1,012 | $1,394 | $1,932 | $2,650 |
| Port Lavaca | $127 | $371 | $1,111 | $2,240 | $3,753 |
| Port O Connor | $381 | $1,305 | $2,635 | $4,821 | $8,640 |
| Seadrift | $145 | $378 | $902 | $1,817 | $3,306 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Comfort | 1.50% | 2.15% | 2.28% | 2.27% | 2.24% |
| Port Lavaca | 1.40% | 1.10% | 1.39% | 1.49% | 1.63% |
| Port O Connor | 1.04% | 1.53% | 1.73% | 1.84% | 1.80% |
| Seadrift | 1.25% | 1.31% | 1.40% | 1.43% | 1.53% |
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Real Estate Values in Calhoun County
The data from Redfin shows that home prices in Calhoun County, Texas have decreased significantly from October 2022 to October 2023, with a decrease of 43.33%. This indicates that the housing market in Calhoun County is experiencing a downturn. Additionally, the home inventory in Calhoun County has increased from 87 in October 2022 to 102 in October 2023, suggesting that there is an abundance of homes available for purchase in the area.
Average Home Value in Calhoun County, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Calhoun County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Calhoun County
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Mortgage Rates in Calhoun County
Mortgages in Calhoun County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $300.2M in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in the county. This is equivalent to 2.2K outstanding loans in the area. The median mortgage rate in the county varies across cities, with the highest rate in Port Lavaca at 4.18%, and the lowest rate in Point Comfort at 3.95%. This variation in rates is indicative of the competitive nature of the mortgage market in Calhoun County.
Overall, the total outstanding loan amount in Calhoun County is equivalent to approximately 8.5% of the total home value in the area. This indicates that mortgages are an important source of financing for homeowners in the county. With the competitive rates available, homeowners in Calhoun County can be sure to get the best deal when it comes to financing their homes.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Calhoun County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Comfort | $24,706 | $38,882 | $60,838 | $86,145 | $115,458 |
| Port Lavaca | $26,202 | $51,723 | $98,654 | $158,719 | $221,788 |
| Port O Connor | $38,703 | $60,660 | $120,408 | $216,482 | $330,508 |
| Seadrift | $13,372 | $33,707 | $76,691 | $147,855 | $222,172 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Calhoun County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Comfort | 2.80% | 3.20% | 3.95% | 4.81% | 5.85% |
| Port Lavaca | 2.96% | 3.60% | 4.18% | 4.90% | 6.07% |
| Port O Connor | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.12% | 4.93% | 6.36% |
| Seadrift | 2.92% | 3.52% | 4.03% | 4.83% | 6.09% |
Housing Expenses in Calhoun County, Texas
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