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Jefferson County · Groves, TXGroves, TX property taxes. A fast market. Assessments chase it.
The typical home in Groves was worth about $181,000 in January 2026, up 7.2% in a year. When values move this fast, assessments can overshoot individual homes, especially ones that need work.
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What Groves home values did
Groves values rose 7.2% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's stronger than Jefferson County as a whole (+2.2%).
Since January, values have risen 4.5% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $156,000 | +4.8% |
| January 2022 | $169,000 | +8.5% |
| January 2023 | $172,000 | +2.0% |
| January 2024 | $165,000 | -4.3% |
| January 2025 | $168,000 | +2.3% |
| January 2026 | $181,000 | +7.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $189,000 | +4.5% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
What to check on your notice
The typical Groves home gained 7.2% 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 Groves compares nearby
Among 7 Jefferson County places, Groves has the 5th largest drop from its peak and the 5th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 928th of 939 Texas places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $171,000 | +0.6% | -4.1% |
| Port Arthur | $128,000 | -0.8% | -2.2% |
| Nederland | $218,000 | +2.5% | -0.7% |
| Groves | $181,000 | +7.2% | At peak |
| Port Neches | $237,000 | +3.2% | At peak |
| Hamshire | $260,000 | +1.3% | -1.3% |
| Bevil Oaks | $267,000 | +5.7% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
Groves 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 Jefferson County guide covers the full Texas protest process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Groves case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Groves is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Bring recent sales of similar homes near you, and the district's own property record for comparison.
Get your Groves 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.