77659 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77659 (Sour Lake, Texas) pay a median of $2,780/year in property taxes on homes valued at $233,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 12% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77659 is approximately $232, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hardin County. This is $351 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77659 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75928 (1.19%) and 77701 (1.19%).

In Sour Lake, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $108,461, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this protection only takes effect after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Hardin County Appraisal District by April 30 following your purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from all local taxes (school, county, city), typically reducing annual bills by $600–$1,100 for Hardin County homeowners. Contact the Hardin County Appraisal District immediately after closing to request an exemption application and to establish your base year appraised value in writing.