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

Kendall County has a total of 14,456 properties with a cumulative value of $5.2B. This accounts for 0.25% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Kendall County totaled $82.2M, with an average homeowner paying $5,740 in property taxes, which is higher than the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Kendall County is 1.57%, lower than the state average of 1.69%. Properties are valued for tax purposes based on their estimated 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.

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 Kendall County

Total Real Estate Value
$5.2B
Total Real Property Taxes
$82.2M
Average Property Tax Rate
1.57%
# of Real Properties
14.5K

Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Kendall County

Kendall County has an average property tax rate of 1.57%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.81%. This means that Kendall County homeowners pay an average of $5,740 in property taxes each year. Property tax rates vary across the cities in Kendall County, with Boerne having the highest effective property tax rate of 1.59%, and Comfort having the lowest effective property tax rate of 1.42%. This means that homeowners in Boerne pay an average of $5,818 in property taxes each year, while homeowners in Comfort pay an average of $5,564. Overall, Kendall County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to the rest of the state, and the variation in rates across the cities is relatively small.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Kendall 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
Boerne$96,826$217,215$324,490$481,395$733,584
Comfort$16,145$44,500$128,125$229,010$347,760

Property Tax Bill

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

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Boerne$906$3,097$5,399$7,991$12,041
Comfort$213$709$1,842$3,331$5,194

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
Boerne 0.94% 1.43% 1.66% 1.66% 1.64%
Comfort 1.32% 1.59% 1.44% 1.45% 1.49%

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Real Estate Values in Kendall County

The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Kendall County, Texas has increased by 3.12% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Kendall County is growing and becoming more expensive. Additionally, the home inventory in Kendall County has increased from 267 in October 2022 to 298 in October 2023, indicating that there is an increase in the number of homes available for sale in the area. This suggests that the housing market in Kendall County is becoming more competitive and that buyers have more options to choose from.

Median Sale Value
$549.9K
Total Active Listings
298
Annual percent change in median sale price
3.12%

Average Home Value in Kendall County, Texas

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Kendall County

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in New Home Listings in Kendall County

Last updated: November 2023

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Mortgage Rates in Kendall County

Kendall County has an outstanding loan amount of $1.8 billion across home mortgages, with 6,000 outstanding loans. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, showing the importance of mortgages in the local economy. The median mortgage rate in the county varies across cities, with Comfort having the highest rate of 4.11% and Boerne having the lowest rate of 3.94%. This variation in rates across cities provides homeowners with the opportunity to shop around for the best rate, ensuring they get the best deal possible. Overall, mortgages are an important part of the Kendall County economy, and the variation in rates across cities provides homeowners with the opportunity to find the best deal.

# of Outstanding Loans
6.0K
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$1.8B
Properties with Loans
41.42%

Outstanding Mortgages

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

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Boerne$86,511$151,413$244,798$354,771$494,527
Comfort$41,422$83,693$152,118$247,799$376,711

Mortgage Rates

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

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Boerne 2.90% 3.42% 3.94% 4.53% 5.89%
Comfort 3.03% 3.63% 4.11% 5.01% 6.11%

Housing Expenses in Kendall 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 Kendall County is 1.57%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Kendall County: Charitable, Disabled, Homestead and Senior

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