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Sterling County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

O’Connor is the leading company representative for the Sterling County Appraisal District property owners because:

  • In 2024 alone, O’Connor has secured over $190 million in property tax savings for clients.
  • Backed by one of the largest proprietary property databases in the nation, O’Connor leverages real-time sales data, market trends, and advanced appraisal techniques to effectively challenge tax assessments and achieve lower valuations for clients.
  • With over 50 years of experience, O’Connor has been a trusted provider of property tax consulting services within the Sterling County Appraisal District, consistently delivering meaningful results.
  • Our extensive experience has enabled us to develop sales and unequal appraisal data formatted to meet the specific standards of the Sterling CAD and the Sterling County ARB.

Sterling County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Sterling County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:

  • Property tax data for Sterling County, as reported by the Texas Comptroller, is incomplete, making it difficult to determine the total tax savings for property owners through formal and informal protests.
  • Through informal protests with the appraisal district, Sterling County property owners saved $700,000 in total tax savings for 2024.
  • In 2024, property owners in Sterling County filed protests on the taxable value of 800 accounts.
  • In the same year, 6% of all property in Sterling County was subject to protest.
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1,148

Average HCAD Tax Savings

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Average Property Tax Savings from Protesting (Informal + Formal)

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Residential Property

343

Commercial Property

1,966

Disclaimer: O’Connor is a property tax consultant and is not affiliated with any appraisal district. Data for graphs provided by Texas comptroller.

Single Family
Commercial / Other
Total

Disclaimer: O’Connor is a property tax consultant and is not affiliated with any appraisal district. Data for graphs provided by Texas comptroller.

Single Family
Commercial / Other
Total

2024 County Appraisal District Statistics

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  • address County: Sterling
  • address Street Address: 616 4th St. Sterling City, TX 76951-9998
  • address Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28 Sterling City, TX 76951-0028
  • address Phone: 325-378-7711

Major Cities:

Anderson County Texas totals 8 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 7,076. Adjacent counties include Henderson, Houston, Freestone, Cherokee, and Leon County. The total market value of real property and personal property in Anderson County in 2020 was $4,900,000,000. Anderson County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $58,600,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Anderson County property owners protested the noticed value for 214 houses and 1,100 commercial and BPP properties. Anderson County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 17.05% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Anderson County results in savings of $16,062,679 million in 2020, or $12,355 per account protested. The 2020 budget for Anderson was $1,200,000 including 13 employees.

Sterling Property Tax Values

Sterling County

Average Sterling Property Tax Values

1,148

Average Texas Property Tax Values

1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

Property values in Sterling County are determined by the Sterling County Appraisal District based on market conditions and property characteristics. These values are reviewed regularly to ensure they are fair and consistent across similar properties.

No, different taxing units such as the county, school district, and other local entities set their own tax rates. The appraisal district provides the property value, but each entity applies its own rate to calculate the final tax amount.

If property taxes are not paid on time, additional charges may apply. The county tax office manages payments and accounts, so property owners typically stay updated through official channels to avoid delays or penalties.

Yes, property owners can review their property details through the appraisal district. If there are any discrepancies in ownership, property description, or valuation, they can contact the district to request a correction or clarification.

If a property owner believes the appraised value is higher than expected, they can file a protest with the appraisal district after receiving their notice of value. This process allows owners to present their case. While some manage this independently, others explore professional assistance to better understand and handle the process.