75838 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75838 (Donie, Texas) pay a median of $1,346/year in property taxes on homes valued at $162,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 39% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75838 is approximately $112, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Freestone County. This is $1,785 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75838 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78160 (0.83%) and 76640 (0.83%).

In Donie, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $37,717, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps homestead appraisals at 10% annual growth once you file an exemption; without it, your Freestone County property may face unlimited increases until you apply with the Freestone County Appraisal District by April 30. Your homestead exemption removes a set dollar exemption from assessed value, saving approximately $500–$1,200 per year in property taxes across school, county, and city levies. Submit your exemption application to Freestone County Appraisal District by the April 30 deadline and request a Homestead Exemption Notice to verify your base-year value for future appeals.