Average Tax Assessment in Cass County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Cass County, Texas
Cass County has 10,622 properties with a cumulative value of $802.2M, representing 0.04% of all real estate value in Texas. The average property tax rate in Cass County is 1.30%, lower than the state average of 1.69%. Property taxes in Cass County totaled $10.4M, with the average homeowner paying $1,026 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. Property taxes are typically based on the assessed value of the property, which is usually 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 | |
|---|---|
| Cass Clerk | (903) 756-5071 |
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| City of Fargo Assessor | (701) 241-1340 |
| Cass Equalization Office | (269) 445-4442 |
| 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 Cass County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Cass County
Cass County has an average property tax rate of 1.30%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.33%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average property tax bill in Cass County is $1,026. Property taxes in Cass County vary across cities, with Atlanta having the highest effective property tax rate of 1.48%, and Douglassville having the lowest effective property tax rate of 0.95%. This means that property owners in Atlanta pay more in taxes than those in Douglassville. Despite the differences in rates, property taxes in Cass County are generally lower than the state average, making it an attractive place to live for those looking for a lower tax burden.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Cass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $12,300 | $31,142 | $66,600 | $108,958 | $164,510 |
| Avinger | $14,368 | $41,920 | $77,330 | $164,670 | $293,906 |
| Bivins | $7,824 | $18,952 | $42,125 | $76,460 | $135,817 |
| Bloomburg | $7,175 | $16,580 | $42,995 | $81,795 | $126,577 |
| Douglassville | $7,972 | $17,595 | $36,210 | $65,090 | $106,296 |
| Hughes Springs | $12,370 | $33,232 | $61,810 | $94,490 | $147,555 |
| Linden | $8,576 | $23,160 | $50,480 | $93,050 | $138,328 |
| Marietta | $5,749 | $17,870 | $45,245 | $77,280 | $135,299 |
| Naples | $7,476 | $18,085 | $43,850 | $78,240 | $160,252 |
| Queen City | $7,976 | $19,400 | $46,660 | $87,740 | $135,648 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Cass County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $135 | $402 | $965 | $1,695 | $2,623 |
| Avinger | $128 | $359 | $846 | $1,830 | $3,004 |
| Bivins | $64 | $129 | $397 | $899 | $1,691 |
| Bloomburg | $97 | $168 | $493 | $1,132 | $1,691 |
| Douglassville | $69 | $162 | $417 | $798 | $1,330 |
| Hughes Springs | $121 | $332 | $773 | $1,332 | $1,978 |
| Linden | $103 | $262 | $676 | $1,257 | $2,002 |
| Marietta | $60 | $124 | $416 | $906 | $1,339 |
| Naples | $65 | $214 | $488 | $1,003 | $1,635 |
| Queen City | $73 | $195 | $602 | $1,312 | $2,121 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1.10% | 1.29% | 1.45% | 1.56% | 1.59% |
| Avinger | 0.89% | 0.86% | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.02% |
| Bivins | 0.82% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.18% | 1.25% |
| Bloomburg | 1.35% | 1.01% | 1.15% | 1.38% | 1.34% |
| Douglassville | 0.87% | 0.92% | 1.15% | 1.23% | 1.25% |
| Hughes Springs | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.41% | 1.34% |
| Linden | 1.20% | 1.13% | 1.34% | 1.35% | 1.45% |
| Marietta | 1.04% | 0.69% | 0.92% | 1.17% | 0.99% |
| Naples | 0.87% | 1.18% | 1.11% | 1.28% | 1.02% |
| Queen City | 0.92% | 1.01% | 1.29% | 1.50% | 1.56% |
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Real Estate Values in Cass County
The median home price in Cass County, Texas decreased by 23.28% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $189.0K to $145.0K. This decrease in home prices was accompanied by a decrease in home inventory, from 95 homes in October 2022 to 91 homes in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Cass County is cooling off, with fewer homes available and lower prices.
Average Home Value in Cass County, Texas
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Cass County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Cass County
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Mortgage Rates in Cass County
Mortgages in Cass County are a major part of the local economy, with a total of $146.4M in outstanding loans across the county. This represents 1.6K loans, or approximately 8.2% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Cass County varies significantly across cities, with Marietta having the highest rate at 4.5% and Douglassville having the lowest rate at 3.7%. This variation in rates can have a significant impact on the affordability of a home for potential buyers, as even a small difference in rate can add up to a large difference in total cost over the life of the loan.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Cass County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $19,782 | $39,518 | $76,559 | $126,179 | $182,145 |
| Avinger | $10,734 | $49,036 | $96,429 | $141,745 | $218,270 |
| Bivins | $17,474 | $28,349 | $49,741 | $110,052 | $197,942 |
| Bloomburg | $16,344 | $27,274 | $41,380 | $74,342 | $110,003 |
| Douglassville | $29,046 | $44,139 | $74,179 | $147,897 | $198,059 |
| Hughes Springs | $14,737 | $38,028 | $73,414 | $130,979 | $184,939 |
| Linden | $20,303 | $37,822 | $61,197 | $105,297 | $143,157 |
| Marietta | $23,790 | $31,998 | $53,359 | $69,885 | $115,850 |
| Naples | $19,601 | $32,723 | $59,694 | $99,921 | $124,911 |
| Queen City | $16,891 | $41,280 | $66,519 | $114,699 | $190,487 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Cass County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.03% | 4.84% | 6.11% |
| Avinger | 2.85% | 3.48% | 4.08% | 4.85% | 6.17% |
| Bivins | 2.90% | 3.50% | 3.99% | 4.45% | 5.95% |
| Bloomburg | 2.85% | 3.43% | 4.21% | 5.09% | 6.41% |
| Douglassville | 2.84% | 3.44% | 3.70% | 4.65% | 5.65% |
| Hughes Springs | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.02% | 4.90% | 6.04% |
| Linden | 2.90% | 3.56% | 4.08% | 4.83% | 5.94% |
| Marietta | 3.68% | 3.92% | 4.50% | 5.25% | 6.07% |
| Naples | 3.09% | 3.72% | 4.15% | 5.19% | 6.15% |
| Queen City | 2.90% | 3.20% | 4.05% | 4.81% | 6.10% |
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