Average Tax Assessment in Upshur County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County has a total of 16,210 properties with a cumulative value of $1.9B. This accounts for 0.09% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Upshur County totaled $25.9M, with the average homeowner paying $1,626 in property taxes, which is significantly lower than the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Upshur County is 1.38%, while the state average is 1.69%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically 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 | |
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TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
Upshur Appraisal District | (903) 843-3041 |
Upshur Tax Office | (903) 843-3085 |
Upshur Assessor | (304) 472-4650 |
Important Dates | |
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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 | |
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Early Payment Discount | |
Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Upshur County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Upshur County
Upshur County has an average property tax rate of 1.38%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.5%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average property tax bill in Upshur County is $1,626, which is slightly lower than the state average.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Upshur County. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Gladewater, at 1.5%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Pittsburg, at 0.95%. This means that property owners in Gladewater pay more in taxes than those in Pittsburg. However, the difference in rates is not significant enough to make a major impact on the overall property tax burden in the county.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Upshur 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 |
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Big Sandy | $10,380 | $29,822 | $73,720 | $139,065 | $221,380 |
Diana | $20,062 | $50,850 | $116,680 | $207,070 | $302,086 |
Gilmer | $12,340 | $38,060 | $92,000 | $162,165 | $261,110 |
Gladewater | $19,462 | $45,670 | $99,920 | $157,120 | $253,482 |
Ore City | $8,259 | $20,305 | $57,380 | $114,845 | $174,846 |
Pittsburg | $13,827 | $47,190 | $92,105 | $172,335 | $273,530 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Upshur County.
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.
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Real Estate Values in Upshur County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Upshur County, Texas has decreased by 15.19% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Upshur County is cooling off, as the median home price has decreased while the home inventory has also decreased slightly. This trend is likely to continue in the near future, as the demand for housing in the area is decreasing.
Average Home Value in Upshur County, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Upshur County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Upshur County
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Mortgage Rates in Upshur County
Upshur County has a total of $509.0M in outstanding home mortgage loans, with an estimated 4.3K loans in total. This amount represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, indicating that homeowners in Upshur County are taking advantage of the current low-interest rates to purchase or refinance their homes.
The median mortgage rate in Upshur County varies across cities, with Big Sandy having the highest rate at 4.16%, and Diana having the lowest rate at 4.03%. This variation in rates across cities indicates that homeowners in Upshur County have access to a wide range of mortgage options, allowing them to find the best rate for their particular situation.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Upshur County by city.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Big Sandy | $22,416 | $45,149 | $85,606 | $140,582 | $216,708 |
Diana | $36,509 | $74,594 | $130,686 | $204,347 | $271,486 |
Gilmer | $22,151 | $51,073 | $97,385 | $154,309 | $230,484 |
Gladewater | $36,909 | $62,637 | $104,362 | $162,858 | $237,072 |
Ore City | $12,902 | $38,470 | $75,184 | $118,608 | $172,604 |
Pittsburg | $18,077 | $55,449 | $98,976 | $146,126 | $209,937 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Upshur County.
Housing Expenses in Upshur County, Texas
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