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Galveston County · Port Bolivar, TXPort Bolivar, TX property taxes. A softer market. A higher bill?
In January 2026, the typical home in Port Bolivar was worth about $393,000, 25.7% below the August 2022 peak of $530,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a protest may be worth filing.
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What Port Bolivar home values did
Port Bolivar values peaked in August 2022 and were 25.7% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 11.6%. That's weaker than Galveston County as a whole (-3.5%).
Values kept sliding after January: by August 2026 the typical home was 3.1% lower again, which matters for next year's notice.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $332,000 | +10.8% |
| January 2022 | $439,000 | +32.2% |
| January 2023 | $512,000 | +16.8% |
| January 2024 | $475,000 | -7.4% |
| January 2025 | $445,000 | -6.3% |
| January 2026 | $393,000 | -11.6% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $381,000 | -3.1% since January |
Peak since 2021: $530,000 in August 2022. January 2026 was 25.7% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Port Bolivar home lost 11.6% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the appraisal district should be able to explain it.
How Port Bolivar compares nearby
Among 10 Galveston County places, Port Bolivar has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 2nd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 15th of 939 Texas places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City | $370,000 | -1.6% | -1.9% |
| Galveston | $323,000 | -8.2% | -14.7% |
| Texas City | $228,000 | -4.0% | -6.5% |
| Friendswood | $454,000 | -0.8% | -0.9% |
| Dickinson | $266,000 | -2.7% | -3.2% |
| La Marque | $233,000 | -4.1% | -6.2% |
| Santa Fe | $330,000 | -1.3% | -1.5% |
| Hitchcock | $214,000 | -4.2% | -11.5% |
| Bacliff | $216,000 | -0.1% | -2.4% |
| Port Bolivar | $393,000 | -11.6% | -25.7% |
Deadline and where to file
Port Bolivar 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 Galveston County guide covers the full Texas protest process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Port Bolivar case
The numbers above describe the typical Port Bolivar home, not yours. Port Bolivar is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- You can request the non-confidential information the district used to value your home.
Get your Port Bolivar 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.
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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.