Average Tax Assessment in Kaufman County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman County has a total of 55,200 properties with a cumulative value of $11.6B, representing 0.54% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Kaufman County totaled $225.4M, with an average homeowner paying $4,086 in property taxes, which is slightly higher than the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Kaufman County is 1.94%, which is higher than the state average of 1.69%. Properties are typically 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 | |
|---|---|
| Kaufman Tax Office (Assessor/Collector) | (469) 376-4596 |
| 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 Kaufman County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Kaufman County
Kaufman County has an average property tax rate of 1.94%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 2.06%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average property tax bill in Kaufman County is $4,086, which is slightly higher than the state average of $3,912.
Property tax rates in Kaufman County vary across cities. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Heartland, at 2.89%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Wills Point, at 1.12%. This means that property owners in Heartland will pay more in taxes than those in Wills Point. However, the difference in rates is not significant enough to make a major impact on the overall property tax burden in Kaufman County.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Kaufman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall | $32,500 | $120,626 | $190,990 | $247,604 | $301,588 |
| Forney | $52,000 | $203,938 | $248,461 | $299,289 | $365,845 |
| Heartland | $192,722 | $202,639 | $221,592 | $238,808 | $255,355 |
| Kaufman | $41,687 | $90,009 | $152,314 | $243,263 | $343,196 |
| Kemp | $27,527 | $64,713 | $124,828 | $215,138 | $345,788 |
| Mabank | $15,141 | $61,890 | $129,626 | $200,204 | $311,355 |
| Scurry | $35,169 | $77,744 | $144,912 | $243,574 | $355,280 |
| Seagoville | $98,090 | $210,931 | $300,000 | $375,734 | $456,459 |
| Terrell | $60,240 | $104,456 | $163,422 | $229,643 | $354,934 |
| Wills Point | $40,887 | $95,042 | $210,903 | $366,265 | $463,973 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Kaufman County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall | $989 | $1,743 | $3,945 | $5,970 | $6,933 |
| Forney | $1,106 | $3,843 | $5,808 | $7,048 | $8,196 |
| Heartland | $5,474 | $5,860 | $6,419 | $6,982 | $7,494 |
| Kaufman | $396 | $1,023 | $2,274 | $4,004 | $5,820 |
| Kemp | $258 | $755 | $1,747 | $3,073 | $5,009 |
| Mabank | $279 | $661 | $1,613 | $3,091 | $4,590 |
| Scurry | $285 | $785 | $1,718 | $3,163 | $4,926 |
| Seagoville | $1,186 | $2,531 | $4,520 | $6,740 | $8,583 |
| Terrell | $564 | $1,335 | $2,732 | $4,456 | $6,066 |
| Wills Point | $363 | $831 | $1,941 | $4,722 | $6,095 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall | 3.04% | 1.44% | 2.07% | 2.41% | 2.30% |
| Forney | 2.13% | 1.88% | 2.34% | 2.35% | 2.24% |
| Heartland | 2.84% | 2.89% | 2.90% | 2.92% | 2.93% |
| Kaufman | 0.95% | 1.14% | 1.49% | 1.65% | 1.70% |
| Kemp | 0.94% | 1.17% | 1.40% | 1.43% | 1.45% |
| Mabank | 1.84% | 1.07% | 1.24% | 1.54% | 1.47% |
| Scurry | 0.81% | 1.01% | 1.19% | 1.30% | 1.39% |
| Seagoville | 1.21% | 1.20% | 1.51% | 1.79% | 1.88% |
| Terrell | 0.94% | 1.28% | 1.67% | 1.94% | 1.71% |
| Wills Point | 0.89% | 0.87% | 0.92% | 1.29% | 1.31% |
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Real Estate Values in Kaufman County
The median home price in Kaufman County, Texas decreased by 6.75% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $364.9K to $335.6K. Home inventory in the county remained the same during this period, at 1.2K. This suggests that the decrease in home prices is likely due to a decrease in demand for homes in the area.
Average Home Value in Kaufman County, Texas
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Kaufman County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Kaufman County
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Mortgage Rates in Kaufman County
Kaufman County has an outstanding loan amount of $48.7 billion across home mortgages. This represents 28.3 thousand outstanding loans in the county, which is a significant portion of the total home value in the area. The median mortgage rate in Kaufman County varies across cities, with Heartland having the highest rate of 4.17%, and Crandall having the lowest rate of 3.5%. This variation in rates can have a significant impact on the affordability of home mortgages in the county.
Overall, the total outstanding loan amount in Kaufman County is a significant portion of the total home value in the area. This indicates that home mortgages are a popular option for residents of the county. The variation in rates across cities can have a significant impact on the affordability of home mortgages, so it is important for potential buyers to research the rates in their area before making a decision.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Kaufman County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall | $52,036 | $105,326 | $173,647 | $212,376 | $255,628 |
| Forney | $101,190 | $156,784 | $211,547 | $265,090 | $330,218 |
| Heartland | $79,291 | $100,610 | $141,133 | $190,357 | $238,899 |
| Kaufman | $27,909 | $61,739 | $119,431 | $192,858 | $272,544 |
| Kemp | $25,048 | $60,935 | $113,356 | $186,145 | $296,302 |
| Mabank | $22,553 | $48,964 | $112,860 | $168,781 | $250,805 |
| Scurry | $26,855 | $55,458 | $120,535 | $212,462 | $325,539 |
| Seagoville | $69,523 | $116,693 | $189,759 | $289,545 | $378,122 |
| Terrell | $37,175 | $69,077 | $131,979 | $199,343 | $284,025 |
| Wills Point | $23,879 | $56,341 | $157,652 | $298,164 | $397,249 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Kaufman County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall | 2.70% | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.36% | 5.30% |
| Forney | 2.80% | 3.01% | 3.75% | 4.44% | 5.37% |
| Heartland | 2.90% | 3.57% | 4.17% | 4.87% | 6.15% |
| Kaufman | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.04% | 4.81% | 6.13% |
| Kemp | 2.90% | 3.43% | 4.03% | 4.70% | 5.90% |
| Mabank | 2.90% | 3.45% | 4.14% | 4.84% | 6.11% |
| Scurry | 2.90% | 3.58% | 4.10% | 4.87% | 6.13% |
| Seagoville | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.87% | 4.75% | 5.93% |
| Terrell | 2.90% | 3.45% | 4.06% | 4.91% | 6.13% |
| Wills Point | 2.90% | 3.44% | 3.93% | 4.50% | 6.05% |
Housing Expenses in Kaufman County, Texas
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