diff --git a/reflex/config.py b/reflex/config.py
index 3fc03ea01..436611f48 100644
--- a/reflex/config.py
+++ b/reflex/config.py
@@ -188,9 +188,6 @@ def interpret_path_env(value: str) -> Path:
 
     Returns:
         The interpreted value.
-
-    Raises:
-        ValueError: If the value is invalid.
     """
     return Path(value)
 
@@ -260,14 +257,14 @@ class EnvironmentVariables:
         for field in dataclasses.fields(self):
             raw_value = os.getenv(field.name, None)
 
+            field.type = type_hints[field.name] or field.type
+
             value = (
                 interpret_env_var_value(raw_value, field)
                 if raw_value is not None
                 else get_default_value_for_field(field)
             )
 
-            field.type = type_hints[field.name] or field.type
-
             setattr(self, field.name, value)