77879 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77879 (Somerville, Texas) pay a median of $1,702/year in property taxes on homes valued at $142,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.20%, which is 12% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77879 is approximately $142, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Burleson County. This is $1,429 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77879 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78132 (1.20%) and 76476 (1.20%).

In Somerville, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $70,808, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Texas property tax law, your homestead appraisal growth is capped at 10% annually once you file an exemption, but reassessment to market value occurs at sale—submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Burleson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following closing. The exemption reduces taxable value across school, county, and city taxes, saving most Burleson County homeowners $600–$1,200 yearly. Request a written confirmation of your homestead status and base year value from the Burleson County Appraisal District to establish your appraisal cap.