Grapeland, Texas
Grapeland is a small city in Houston County, set among the loblolly pines and hardwood bottoms of the East Texas Piney Woods about 60 miles southwest of Tyler. Long a farming community, it is known as the Watermelon Capital of East Texas, a title earned when local growers turned to melons in the region's sandy soil. Just outside town, Salmon Lake Park hosts large bluegrass gatherings that draw musicians and campers from across the region.
Property here runs through the Houston Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Houston County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Houston County notes
What to know around Grapeland
Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Houston County
The Houston County Appraisal District sets property values; a separate tax office collects the bills.
Homestead Exemption
Cut Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption
If your Houston County home is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.
Public Land
Hunting and Outdoor Access in Davy Crockett National Forest
Most of Davy Crockett National Forest sits in Houston County, giving residents and visitors open access for hunting, hiking, and fishing.
Local History
Why Houston County and Its Seat Are Named What They Are
Houston County was one of the first counties created by the Republic of Texas in 1837, and its seat Crockett was named for the Tennessee frontiersman David Crockett.
Nearby
Places near Grapeland
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Anderson County
19 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Cherokee County
12 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Leon County
5 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Trinity County
6 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Freestone County
4 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Madison County
5 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
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