Nueces Property Tax Values and Property Tax Protest Facts
Famous for Corpus Christi and beach vacations, Nueces County is one of the most valuable areas in Texas. Much like Galveston County, Nueces sees the most valuable property in the county fought over by homeowners, businesses, locals, and outside investors. This competition has driven property values to a new record of $65.92 billion in 2024. The Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD) levies higher taxable values every year, taking a bite out of the county’s collective wallets. Use property tax appeals to fight back when you join O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™ today. There is no cost to join, and you will never be handed a hidden fee. Enroll, relax, and save.
Total Market Value Nueces CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| $ Total Market Value | 26.673 | 28.523 | 36.563 | 38.339 | 40.997 | 43.373 | 46.210 | 47.658 | 54.163 | 64.218 | 65.924 |
| Single Family | 13.946 | 15.116 | 16.342 | 16.999 | 16.959 | 17.668 | 18.482 | 20.260 | 24.309 | 30.368 | 32.419 |
| Multi-family | 1.121 | 1.372 | 1.511 | 1.621 | 1.688 | 1.772 | 1.858 | 2.030 | 2.397 | 2.508 | 2.718 |
| Commercial | 8.272 | 8.486 | 6.231 | 6.308 | 6.449 | 6.851 | 7.046 | 7.372 | 8.385 | 8.821 | 9.519 |
| All Other | 3.334 | 3.549 | 12.479 | 13.412 | 15.901 | 17.081 | 18.824 | 17.996 | 19.072 | 22.520 | 21.268 |
Texas property owners should protest annually As part of maintaining their property, like a HVAC checkup.
Nueces County Property Tax Trends
Like any Texas county in the past decade that is desirable to live in, Nueces has seen property values double in the past decade. While some trendy counties have even tripled, Nueces is still one of the most expensive counties in the state. This is thanks to premier real estate being at a premium. While exemptions are a fine first step in protecting a property from overzealous appraisal, taxpayers are turning to Property tax protests at a record clip. With over 50 years of experience in Texas, O’Connor is not only one of the largest firms in the nation, but also has the local expertise to fight NCAD and land taxpayers the perfect reduction.
NCAD Total Market Value of Property
In 2024, Nueces County’s total property value topped the scales just shy of $66 billion. This was a new record, beating out 2023’s $64.22 billion. The county has been on an upward trajectory for the past decade, though explosive growth has slowed a bit. A decade ago, the total value was just $26.67 billion. This growth was quite impressive, considering the county lies outside the triangle of Houston, DFW, and Austin/San Antonio.
The largest contributor to this rise was single family homes, which totaled $32.42 billion, a new record. Oil and gas and industrial properties finished with $21.27 billion, followed by commercial real estate at $9.52 billion. Apartments and other multi family housing rounded out the total with $2.72 billion. Single family homes usually make up the biggest chunk of value in Texas, with the exception of a few counties, such as Bell.
Property Value Reduction By Type of Appeal Source: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Total | 0.612 | 0.636 | 1.042 | 0.871 | 1.211 | 1.201 | 0.869 | 0.921 | 0.883 | 1.146 | 1.52 |
| Informal Appeal | 0.490 | 0.493 | 0.930 | 0.710 | 1.002 | 0.939 | 0.491 | 0.413 | 0.334 | 0.660 | 0.685 |
| Formal ARB Determination | 0.1020 | 0.1300 | 0.1050 | 0.1440 | 0.1830 | 0.2280 | 0.2740 | 0.3840 | 0.4040 | 0.3540 | 0.6920 |
| Judicial Appeal | 0.0200 | 0.0140 | 0.0070 | 0.0170 | 0.0260 | 0.0340 | 0.1040 | 0.1250 | 0.1450 | 0.1320 | 0.1410 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Texas law requires property owners to protest to get information on their property and comparable sales in the area. This information is free and available upon request via U.S. mail (once you file a protest).
NCAD Value Reduction by Type of Appeal
Property tax protests in Nueces County have not only become much more common but also much more effective. 2024 saw the most value ever reduced in the county’s history, with $1.12 billion cut from the books. This was a large improvement over 2023’s $1.15 billion. Reductions had been underachieving since 2019, but certainly saw a resurgence in 2024.
This large jump in value was thanks to the success of formal appeals. While they have always played second fiddle to informal hearings, formal protests surged in 2024, reducing the total by $692 million. This was only the second time in the past decade that this was achieved. Informal appeals had their best results since 2019, reaching $685 million in reductions. In 2023, informal appeals had rebounded from historic lows, reaching $660 million. Many counties are relying more on formal protests, which could be a trend that Nueces is joining permanently.
Total Property Tax Savings All Protests and AppealsSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| All Property Types | 12.85 | 13.35 | 21.89 | 18.28 | 25.43 | 25.23 | 18.25 | 19.34 | 18.54 | 24.06 | 31.87 |
| Single Family | 3.49 | 4.22 | 7.35 | 4.22 | 6.71 | 5.54 | 3.62 | 4.46 | 5.68 | 9.50 | 8.85 |
| Commercial / All other | 9.36 | 9.13 | 14.54 | 14.06 | 18.72 | 19.69 | 14.63 | 14.88 | 12.86 | 14.56 | 23.02 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Because it is the surest way to reduce property taxes.
Total NCAD Property Tax Savings by Type
The total tax savings followed the value cuts, with 2024 being the best year yet for cut taxes. $31.87 million was saved thanks to dedicated protesters. The previous record was $25.43 million in 2018, marking a new era in successful protests. This hopefully demonstrates a trend in the right direction after five years of lower savings. d.
This spike was thanks to a massive improvement in business savings. $23.02 million was saved for commercial properties, the best number ever seen in the county. Businesses tend to save the most money in Texas, as they have the most value for every parcel. Homes saw a slight decline in their savings, reaching $8.85 million. This was down from the record of $9.5 million set in 2023.