77485 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77485 (Wallis, Texas) pay a median of $2,742/year in property taxes on homes valued at $198,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.38%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77485 is approximately $229, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Austin County. This is $389 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77485 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77510 (1.39%) and 75561 (1.38%).

In Wallis, property taxes represent approximately 6.0% of the median household income of $45,667, 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.