Warda, Fayette County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Warda, Texas
Median Warda, Texas effective property tax rate: 0.97%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Warda, Texas home value: $311,180
Median annual Warda, Texas tax bill: $2,944, $544 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Fayette calculated?
Property taxes in Warda, Texas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Warda's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Warda, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Warda, Fayette County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.97%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$3,018
$2,801
How Does the Warda Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Warda property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Warda's median effective tax rate of 0.97% — based on actual property records in Fayette County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Warda's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Warda: rates range from $2944 in 78960 to $2944 in 78960, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Warda's 0.97% median effective tax rate is lower than the 1.48% Texas median, and the median tax bill is $544 lower than the state median.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Warda.
About Warda Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in WARDA, Fayette, Texas
WARDA’s median effective property tax rate of 0.97% is lower than the Fayette County base levy and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%, but higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Fayette County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts that can vary by subdivision throughout the area.
Property tax rates are not uniform across WARDA. Homeowners in ZIP code 78960 carry a median effective rate of 0.97%, and the same ZIP code also reflects the median home price of $311,180 and a median tax bill of $2,944. Understanding how your property is assessed can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
WARDA homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Appraisal District before the May 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Warda's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Warda Tax Rate
0.97%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Fayette County Tax Rate
1.03%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78960 | 0.35% | 0.87% | 0.97% | 1.08% | 1.17% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Warda, Texas, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Fayette County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices in Fayette County are sent in April each year. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Warda is $311,180, and the median tax bill is $2,944, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. The highest median home price is in 78960 at $311,180.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$48,250
$468,705
$889,160
Median Warda Market Value
$311,180
Median Fayette County Market Value
$271,615
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78960 | $42,025 | $186,162 | $311,180 | $470,640 | $667,514 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
Property tax bills in Warda are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by taxing authorities in Fayette County. When a property is reassessed, the taxable value is multiplied by the combined rates to determine the annual bill. For homeowners, this means a higher market value can lead to a larger tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed.
The median home price in Warda is $311,180, and the median property tax bill is $2,944.00, which is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Bills can vary widely across the area, with the 25th percentile at $1,766 and the 75th percentile at $3,726. At the 90th percentile, the tax bill reaches $5,353, showing how much property taxes can differ from one homeowner to another.
Median Warda Tax Bill
$2,944
Median Fayette County Tax Bill
$2,297
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Warda, Fayette County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78960 | $123 | $1,766 | $2,944 | $3,726 | $5,353 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | November 30 |
| Due Date #2 | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Fayette Appraisal District | |
| Website | esearch.fayettecad.org |