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

Leon County has a total of 9,510 properties, with a cumulative value of $1.2B. This represents 0.06% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Leon County totaled $1.6M, with an average homeowner paying $1,232 in property taxes, which is significantly lower than the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Leon County is 0.13%, while the state average is 1.69%. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of the property.

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 Leon County

Total Real Estate Value
$1.2B
Total Real Property Taxes
$1.6M
Average Property Tax Rate
0.13%
# of Real Properties
9.5K

Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Leon County

Leon County has an average property tax rate of 0.13%, which is lower than the state average of 0.18%. This means that the average Leon County property tax bill is $1,232, which is lower than the state average of $1,890. Property tax rates in Leon County vary across cities, with Oakwood having the highest effective property tax rate of 0.18% and Marquez having the lowest effective property tax rate of 0.07%. This means that the average property tax bill in Oakwood is $1,440, while the average property tax bill in Marquez is only $864. Overall, Leon County has relatively low property tax rates compared to the rest of the state, and the rates vary significantly across cities.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Leon 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
Buffalo$15,366$39,125$86,180$162,825$255,486
Centerville$19,280$41,110$84,280$160,300$251,560
Jewett$9,396$30,535$76,360$153,950$255,736
Leona$18,044$33,930$73,540$149,650$246,376
Marquez$17,432$44,372$100,115$220,368$336,849
Normangee$20,195$55,385$121,150$190,128$263,140
Oakwood$16,768$34,662$69,335$141,190$219,751

Property Tax Bill

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

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Buffalo$71$284$888$1,883$3,366
Centerville$83$284$790$1,943$3,416
Jewett$53$221$481$938$1,747
Leona$88$274$723$1,343$2,309
Marquez$85$228$700$1,218$1,897
Normangee$75$326$1,101$2,233$3,187
Oakwood$94$279$929$1,914$3,597

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
Buffalo 0.46% 0.73% 1.03% 1.16% 1.32%
Centerville 0.43% 0.69% 0.94% 1.21% 1.36%
Jewett 0.56% 0.72% 0.63% 0.61% 0.68%
Leona 0.49% 0.81% 0.98% 0.90% 0.94%
Marquez 0.49% 0.51% 0.70% 0.55% 0.56%
Normangee 0.37% 0.59% 0.91% 1.17% 1.21%
Oakwood 0.56% 0.80% 1.34% 1.36% 1.64%

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Real Estate Values in Leon County

The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Leon County, Texas has increased by 10.75% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Leon County is strong and that home prices are on the rise. Additionally, the home inventory in Leon County has decreased by 38%, indicating that there is a high demand for housing in the area. This suggests that the housing market in Leon County is likely to remain strong in the future.

Median Sale Value
$515.0K
Total Active Listings
63
Annual percent change in median sale price
10.75%

Average Home Value in Leon County, Texas

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Leon County

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in New Home Listings in Leon County

Last updated: November 2023

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Mortgage Rates in Leon County

Mortgages in Leon County are a significant part of the local economy, with a total outstanding loan amount of $137.4 million. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, and is indicative of the importance of home ownership in the area.

The median mortgage rate in Leon County varies across cities, with Leona having the highest rate at 4.54% and Normangee having the lowest rate at 3.93%. This variation in rates across counties is indicative of the competitive nature of the mortgage market in Leon County, and allows potential home buyers to shop around for the best rate. Overall, mortgages in Leon County are an important part of the local economy, and provide a variety of options for potential home buyers.

# of Outstanding Loans
1.0K
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$137.4M
Properties with Loans
10.66%

Outstanding Mortgages

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

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Buffalo$20,749$55,669$109,271$175,923$272,803
Centerville$19,673$48,294$102,573$156,899$265,966
Jewett$7,303$32,336$79,603$116,108$191,687
Leona$14,263$22,230$72,555$115,158$153,000
Marquez$21,537$62,572$127,796$232,068$410,778
Normangee$36,922$79,488$123,352$184,757$242,651
Oakwood$18,001$35,708$69,593$108,354$196,734

Mortgage Rates

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

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Buffalo 3.00% 3.58% 4.21% 5.11% 6.20%
Centerville 2.90% 3.57% 4.11% 5.01% 6.17%
Jewett 3.14% 3.73% 4.45% 5.66% 6.22%
Leona 3.38% 3.60% 4.54% 5.73% 6.09%
Marquez 3.00% 3.57% 4.12% 4.93% 6.22%
Normangee 2.90% 3.43% 3.93% 4.83% 6.17%
Oakwood 2.90% 3.60% 4.14% 5.08% 6.22%

Housing Expenses in Leon 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 Leon County is 0.13%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Leon County: Charitable, Disabled, Homestead and Senior

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