77474 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77474 (Sealy, Texas) pay a median of $3,287/year in property taxes on homes valued at $253,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.30%, which is 4% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77474 is approximately $274, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Austin County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77474 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76621 (1.30%) and 76240 (1.30%).

In Sealy, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $76,210, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas applies a 10% annual cap on homestead appraised value increases, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Austin County Appraisal District by April 30 to activate this protection — properties without filed exemptions are reappraised at market value each year. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school, county, and city taxes, saving Austin County homeowners $1,200–$2,000 annually depending on local tax rates and exemption amounts. Submit your exemption application to the Austin County Appraisal District within 30 days of purchase and request a written confirmation of your base appraised value and exemption approval.