Average Tax Assessment in Winkler County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Winkler County, Texas
Winkler County has a total of 3,495 properties with a cumulative value of $230.3M, representing 0.01% of all real estate value in Texas. The average property tax rate in Winkler County is 1.38%, lower than the state average of 1.69%. Property taxes in Winkler County total $3.2M, with the average homeowner paying $928 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.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Winkler Appraisal District | (432) 586-2832 |
Winkler Clerk | (432) 586-3401 |
TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
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 Winkler County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Winkler County
Winkler County has an average property tax rate of 1.38%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.50%. This rate applies to all cities in the county, including Wink, the city with the lowest effective property tax rate of 0.78%. However, the city of Kermit has the highest effective property tax rate of 1.45%. This means that property owners in Kermit pay a higher rate than those in other cities in the county.
Overall, Winkler County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in the state. However, there is still a significant difference in the effective property tax rate between cities in the county. Property owners in Kermit pay a higher rate than those in other cities, while those in Wink pay the lowest rate. This difference in rates can have a significant impact on the amount of taxes paid by property owners 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 Winkler 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.
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Winkler 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 Winkler County
The data from Redfin indicates that there is no change in median home price in Winkler County from October 2022 to October 2023. However, there has been a significant decrease in home inventory in the county, from 25 in October 2022 to 5 in October 2023. This suggests that the demand for homes in Winkler County is increasing, which could lead to an increase in home prices in the future. Overall, the home price trends in Texas appear to be stable, with no significant changes in median home prices.
Average Home Value in Winkler County, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Winkler County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Winkler County
Last updated: November 2023
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Mortgage Rates in Winkler County
Winkler County has a total of $30.6M in outstanding home mortgage loans, representing 274 individual loans. This amount is equivalent to approximately 1.3% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Winkler County varies across cities, with Wink having the highest rate of 3.98% and Kermit having the lowest rate of 3.88%. This difference of 0.1% may not seem significant, but it can have a major impact on the total cost of a loan over its lifetime.
Overall, Winkler County has a relatively low amount of outstanding home mortgage loans compared to the total home value in the county. This indicates that the county is not heavily reliant on mortgage debt and that the majority of homeowners are able to pay off their loans without taking on additional debt. Furthermore, the variation in mortgage rates across cities in the county provides homeowners with the opportunity to shop around and find the best deal for their situation.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Winkler County by city.
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Winkler County.
Housing Expenses in Winkler County, Texas
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