76679 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76679 (Purdon, Texas) pay a median of $2,066/year in property taxes on homes valued at $121,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.70%, which is 25% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76679 is approximately $172, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Navarro County. This is $1,065 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76679 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79007 (1.70%) and 77586 (1.70%).

In Purdon, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $65,179, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax, and your homestead property's appraised value is capped at a 10% annual increase — this cap applies only after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Navarro Central Appraisal District. The exemption amount varies by taxing entity (school district, county, city), but typically reduces assessed value by $25,000–$40,000, saving most homeowners $400–$800/year. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Navarro Central Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in the 10% cap for future years.