Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Gonzales County, Texas

Gonzales County has a total of 7,844 properties with a cumulative value of $1.0B. This represents 0.05% of all real estate value in Texas. The average property tax rate in Gonzales County is 1.32%, which is lower than the state average of 1.69%. Property taxes in Gonzales County amount to $13.6M, with the average homeowner paying $1,786 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the local appraisal district.

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.

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
SeniorAvailable
DisabledAvailable
HomesteadAvailable
VeteranAvailable
Solar/WindAvailable
CharitableAvailable

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Real Estate Statistics in Gonzales County

Total Real Estate Value
$1.0B
Total Real Property Taxes
$13.6M
Average Property Tax Rate
1.32%
# of Real Properties
7.8K

Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Gonzales County

Gonzales County has an average property tax rate of 1.32%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 1.25%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average property tax bill in Gonzales County is $1,786, which is slightly higher than the state average of $1,717.

Property tax rates in Gonzales County vary across cities. The city of Gonzales has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.5%, while the city of Waelder has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.17%. This difference in rates can have a significant impact on the amount of taxes due for a property. For example, a property with an assessed value of $200,000 would have a tax bill of $3,000 in Gonzales, but only $2,340 in Waelder.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Gonzales 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.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Gonzales$13,716$32,925$86,040$177,340$278,064
Nixon$7,840$20,145$44,625$86,750$162,750
Smiley$8,420$19,035$44,320$100,115$227,820
Waelder$8,742$17,215$36,275$76,780$201,157

Property Tax Bill

This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Gonzales County.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Gonzales$231$586$1,522$3,071$4,828
Nixon$131$274$638$1,294$2,198
Smiley$156$275$733$1,606$2,887
Waelder$153$311$601$1,304$2,608

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.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Gonzales 1.68% 1.78% 1.77% 1.73% 1.74%
Nixon 1.67% 1.36% 1.43% 1.49% 1.35%
Smiley 1.85% 1.44% 1.65% 1.60% 1.27%
Waelder 1.75% 1.81% 1.66% 1.70% 1.30%

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Real Estate Values in Gonzales County

The median home price in Gonzales County, Texas has remained steady at $450.0K from October 2022 to October 2023. However, the home inventory in the county has increased from 36 in October 2022 to 41 in October 2023, indicating that there is an increase in the number of homes available for sale in the area. This could indicate that the market is becoming more competitive, which could lead to a decrease in home prices in the future.

Total Active Listings
41

Average Home Value in Gonzales County, Texas

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Gonzales County

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in New Home Listings in Gonzales County

Last updated: November 2023

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Mortgage Rates in Gonzales County

Gonzales County has a total of $123.0M in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents 959 loans, or an average of $128,000 per loan. The median mortgage rate in Gonzales County is 4.50%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 4.54%. However, there is a significant variation in mortgage rates across the county, with the highest median rate in Waelder at 4.69% and the lowest in Smiley at 4.11%. This variation in rates can have a significant impact on the total cost of a loan, so it is important for potential borrowers to shop around and compare rates.

Overall, mortgages in Gonzales County represent a significant portion of the total home value in the county. The average loan amount is approximately $128,000, which is close to the median home value of $134,000. This means that mortgages account for around 95% of the total home value in the county. As such, it is important for potential borrowers to understand the different mortgage rates available and to shop around for the best deal.

# of Outstanding Loans
959
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$123.0M
Properties with Loans
12.23%

Outstanding Mortgages

The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Gonzales County by city.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Gonzales$24,520$49,050$105,733$161,351$231,638
Nixon$14,452$33,462$59,263$117,622$181,624
Smiley$16,526$35,710$81,550$117,208$149,023
Waelder$17,447$27,017$60,869$121,791$270,126

Mortgage Rates

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Gonzales County.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Gonzales 2.90% 3.60% 4.28% 5.22% 6.25%
Nixon 3.00% 3.60% 4.33% 5.00% 6.11%
Smiley 2.70% 3.66% 4.11% 4.80% 5.64%
Waelder 3.25% 3.90% 4.69% 5.58% 6.41%

Housing Expenses in Gonzales County, Texas

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Frequently asked questions

We currently operate in Texas, California, Washington, Georgia, Florida and Illinois.
We use a private national data provider that cross-references with county recorder's offices to verify ownership. If in the event our system is unable to verify the property, our team will take further steps to investigate ownership and reach out to the customer for confirmation.
Our success rate varies across geographies; however, in any given year, we typically win more than 70% of our cases, saving clients an average of $1,457 on their property taxes.
Yes, in the market areas we serve, we have a dedicated Property Tax Consultant that is physically present in the market they are servicing. The specialist assigned to your property has the necessary geographical competence to provide exemplary service!
The average property tax rate in Gonzales County is 1.32%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Gonzales County: Charitable, Disabled, Homestead and Senior

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