75839 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75839 (Elkhart, Texas) pay a median of $1,612/year in property taxes on homes valued at $156,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.03%, which is 24% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75839 is approximately $134, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Anderson County. This is $1,519 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75839 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75424 (1.03%) and 75835 (1.03%).

In Elkhart, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $66,733, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Without a Homestead Exemption on file, your property in Anderson County may be appraised at market value with no annual growth cap; filing exemption paperwork with the Anderson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after purchase caps increases at 10% annually. Your homestead exemption removes a set dollar amount from the appraised value, reducing school and county tax bills by $800–$1,500 per year for most homebuyers. Bring your deed and proof of occupancy to the Anderson County Appraisal District office to register as a homestead and establish your base year value.