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Zavala County · Crystal City, TXCrystal City, TX property taxes. A fast market. Assessments chase it.
The typical home in Crystal City was worth about $86,000 in January 2026, up 11.2% in a year. When values move this fast, assessments can overshoot individual homes, especially ones that need work.
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What Crystal City home values did
Crystal City values rose 11.2% in the year to January 2026, and sat 2.2% under the October 2022 high. That's stronger than Zavala County as a whole (+3.6%).
Since January, values have risen 10.8% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $70,000 | +4.5% |
| January 2022 | $81,000 | +16.0% |
| January 2023 | $86,000 | +5.6% |
| January 2024 | $81,000 | -5.4% |
| January 2025 | $78,000 | -4.0% |
| January 2026 | $86,000 | +11.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $96,000 | +10.8% since January |
Peak since 2021: $88,000 in October 2022. January 2026 was 2.2% below it.
What to check on your notice
The typical Crystal City home gained 11.2% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for a protest.
How Crystal City compares nearby
Among 3 Zavala County places, Crystal City has the 3rd largest drop from its peak and the 3rd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 937th of 939 Texas places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City | $86,000 | +11.2% | -2.2% |
| Batesville | $96,000 | -19.8% | -33.4% |
| La Pryor | $102,000 | +3.1% | -5.8% |
Deadline and where to file
Crystal City values are set by the local appraisal district. May 15, or 30 days after the appraisal district's notice was delivered to you, whichever is later. A late protest is allowed only if the ARB finds good cause and the appraisal records have not yet been approved.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 protest deadline has passed, and a late protest is only possible with good cause before the records are approved, which has almost certainly happened by October. Your next realistic chance is for 2027 values: districts must mail notices by April 1, 2027 for homesteads (May 1 for other property, or as soon as practical after), and the deadline is May 15, 2027 or 30 days after delivery of your notice, whichever is later. May 15, 2027 falls on a Saturday, so confirm with your district whether it rolls to Monday, May 17. File early rather than relying on that.
The Zavala County guide covers the full Texas protest process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Crystal City case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- For an unequal appraisal claim, list similar nearby properties that are appraised lower per square foot.
Get your Crystal City appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Texas protest. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Texas forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Texas Comptroller: Appraisal Protests and Appeals, Texas Comptroller: Regular Binding Arbitration, Texas Comptroller: Property Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, Texas Comptroller: Valuing Property (homestead 10% limit, notice dates). Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.