Knox County, TX Property Tax Calculator

The effective property tax rate in Knox County is 1.60% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($1,237) divided by the median home value ($77,300), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.

No. Texas does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs in Knox County lower than in states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware where transfer taxes can add thousands of dollars at closing. Texas imposes no state real estate transfer tax. Tex. Tax Code effectively prohibits counties and municipalities from imposing one. Only nominal county recording fees apply.

Flood risk is relatively low. Only 0.4% of Knox County's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone — verify at msc.fema.gov.

Closing costs for a buyer in Knox County typically run $1,546–$3,865 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.