What's Happening in the WTAMU Area
The WTAMU area covers the in-town Canyon neighborhoods around West Texas A&M University. Canyon is the Randall County seat and home to WTAMU and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.
Homes range from older houses near campus, many built in the 1950s through the 1970s, to newer homes, typically 3 or 4 bedrooms and around 1,450 to 2,250 square feet. Most list from the low $200s to the mid $400s.
What Did Homes in the WTAMU Area Actually Sell For?
Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sold prices aren't published online. Request a free sold homes report for the WTAMU area, or find out what your home is worth.
Schools Serving the WTAMU Area
The WTAMU area is part of Canyon ISD. Schools serving recent listings include:
- Elementary: Reeves-Hinger Elementary
- Intermediate / Junior High: Canyon Intermediate / Canyon Junior High
- High School: Canyon High School
Verify school attendance zones with Canyon ISD for the specific property address.
Property Taxes in the WTAMU Area
The WTAMU area is inside Canyon city limits. Most homes are outside the High Plains Underground Water District; a few are inside it, which changes the total slightly. 2026 adopted rates per $100 of value:
Most homes (no water district)
- Canyon ISD: 0.915400
- City of Canyon: 0.504380
- Randall County: 0.400930
- South Randall County Hospital District (proposed rate): 0.032740
- Total: 1.853450 per $100 of value (approximately 1.85%)
Homes in the High Plains Water District
- Canyon ISD: 0.915400
- City of Canyon: 0.504380
- Randall County: 0.400930
- South Randall County Hospital District (proposed rate): 0.032740
- High Plains Underground Water District: 0.002976
- Total: 1.856426 per $100 of value (approximately 1.86%)
School tax applies to value after the $140,000 homestead exemption; non-homestead properties pay it on full value. HOA dues, if any, are separate and are not on the tax bill.
Tax rates and assessments are set each year by each taxing unit and can change. Figures are for the 2026 tax year, are provided for general information only, and are not guaranteed. Actual taxes depend on each property's appraised value, exemptions and location, and the taxing units can vary by parcel. Verify exact amounts with the Potter-Randall Appraisal District before buying.
For more about living here, see the WTAMU and Westgate neighborhood guide.
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