Sacramento, California Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Sacramento, California
Sacramento has 214,928 properties with a cumulative value of $54.8B, making up 45.04% of all real estate value in Sacramento County. Property taxes in Sacramento totaled $757.7M, with an average homeowner paying $3,531 in property taxes compared to the county average of $3,939. The average property tax rate in Sacramento is 1.38%, slightly higher than the county average of 1.37%. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the county assessor's office based on the market value of the property.
The property tax timeline in California begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are then issued between June and August. Property tax appeals must be submitted by September 15th or November 30th, depending on the county. Finally, property tax bills are issued on October 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Sacramento Recorder | (916) 874-6334 |
| Sacramento Tax Collector | (916) 874-6622 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | June - August |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | September 15 or November 30 (varies by county) |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | December 10th, 1st half installment |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | April 10th, 2nd half |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Not Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Not Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Sacramento, California
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Sacramento, California
Sacramento property taxes are relatively low compared to the rest of the state, with an average rate of 1.38%. This rate is slightly lower than the average rate in Sacramento County, which is 1.37%. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Sacramento. For example, the ZIP code 95832 has an effective property tax rate of 1.68%, while the ZIP code 95814 has an effective property tax rate of 1.26%. This difference is due to the varying home values across different ZIP codes in Sacramento.
Overall, Sacramento property taxes are lower than the rest of the state, and the average rate in Sacramento County is slightly lower than the average rate in Sacramento. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Sacramento, depending on the home values in each area. In 2023, the total property taxes collected in Sacramento are estimated to be $3,531.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Sacramento, California. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95811 | $44,920 | $172,628 | $392,672 | $569,276 | $759,251 |
| 95814 | $93,343 | $203,841 | $379,756 | $580,045 | $723,826 |
| 95815 | $33,272 | $73,840 | $130,528 | $216,418 | $283,840 |
| 95816 | $45,126 | $168,848 | $373,936 | $578,147 | $775,219 |
| 95817 | $27,332 | $77,946 | $190,975 | $337,138 | $441,903 |
| 95818 | $57,625 | $158,270 | $355,338 | $526,610 | $724,093 |
| 95819 | $60,742 | $149,354 | $344,156 | $540,000 | $737,965 |
| 95820 | $37,243 | $76,934 | $143,880 | $249,825 | $335,324 |
| 95821 | $59,987 | $128,712 | $236,225 | $342,782 | $436,538 |
| 95822 | $48,642 | $90,383 | $171,943 | $285,536 | $415,585 |
| 95823 | $32,727 | $111,794 | $168,733 | $251,965 | $314,888 |
| 95824 | $36,255 | $78,064 | $134,422 | $213,220 | $268,758 |
| 95825 | $57,726 | $115,426 | $199,723 | $319,777 | $427,565 |
| 95826 | $67,440 | $117,959 | $196,174 | $300,749 | $371,836 |
| 95827 | $13,799 | $118,426 | $191,856 | $289,812 | $369,907 |
| 95828 | $29,402 | $124,272 | $188,420 | $275,407 | $346,888 |
| 95829 | $168,220 | $244,070 | $347,308 | $455,576 | $571,282 |
| 95831 | $99,096 | $191,924 | $298,310 | $432,175 | $561,443 |
| 95832 | $41,836 | $86,844 | $169,413 | $260,922 | $328,833 |
| 95833 | $52,655 | $138,775 | $214,195 | $314,322 | $399,214 |
| 95834 | $74,558 | $221,322 | $350,797 | $421,066 | $491,400 |
| 95835 | $129,276 | $266,090 | $360,848 | $438,740 | $520,892 |
| 95838 | $32,217 | $88,353 | $160,876 | $242,810 | $313,250 |
| 95841 | $41,736 | $104,398 | $187,704 | $289,073 | $387,562 |
| 95842 | $33,053 | $106,239 | $169,319 | $255,369 | $320,749 |
| 95864 | $69,875 | $159,956 | $328,090 | $596,773 | $906,961 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Sacramento, California.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95811 | $1,422 | $2,833 | $4,980 | $6,980 | $8,999 |
| 95814 | $1,555 | $2,948 | $4,772 | $7,189 | $9,574 |
| 95815 | $811 | $1,228 | $1,944 | $2,955 | $3,949 |
| 95816 | $1,367 | $2,655 | $4,863 | $7,242 | $9,669 |
| 95817 | $729 | $1,358 | $2,626 | $4,175 | $5,317 |
| 95818 | $1,301 | $2,552 | $4,602 | $6,431 | $8,738 |
| 95819 | $1,139 | $2,304 | $4,463 | $6,455 | $8,786 |
| 95820 | $702 | $1,184 | $2,002 | $3,156 | $4,188 |
| 95821 | $1,075 | $1,895 | $3,146 | $4,392 | $5,534 |
| 95822 | $944 | $1,431 | $2,464 | $3,749 | $5,405 |
| 95823 | $871 | $1,557 | $2,240 | $3,199 | $3,946 |
| 95824 | $693 | $1,154 | $1,828 | $2,728 | $3,512 |
| 95825 | $1,145 | $1,733 | $2,736 | $4,266 | $5,538 |
| 95826 | $1,080 | $1,664 | $2,547 | $3,737 | $4,561 |
| 95827 | $627 | $1,617 | $2,467 | $3,624 | $4,617 |
| 95828 | $803 | $1,588 | $2,336 | $3,303 | $4,189 |
| 95829 | $2,390 | $3,215 | $4,510 | $6,335 | $7,903 |
| 95831 | $1,809 | $2,669 | $3,862 | $5,346 | $6,870 |
| 95832 | $907 | $1,409 | $2,713 | $3,967 | $5,811 |
| 95833 | $1,539 | $2,239 | $3,242 | $4,430 | $5,628 |
| 95834 | $2,341 | $3,850 | $5,345 | $6,482 | $7,516 |
| 95835 | $3,536 | $4,534 | $5,639 | $6,616 | $7,687 |
| 95838 | $826 | $1,423 | $2,346 | $3,396 | $4,380 |
| 95841 | $874 | $1,490 | $2,397 | $3,670 | $4,874 |
| 95842 | $772 | $1,422 | $2,130 | $3,134 | $3,873 |
| 95864 | $1,359 | $2,406 | $4,393 | $7,804 | $11,555 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95811 | 3.17% | 1.64% | 1.27% | 1.23% | 1.19% |
| 95814 | 1.67% | 1.45% | 1.26% | 1.24% | 1.32% |
| 95815 | 2.44% | 1.66% | 1.49% | 1.37% | 1.39% |
| 95816 | 3.03% | 1.57% | 1.30% | 1.25% | 1.25% |
| 95817 | 2.67% | 1.74% | 1.38% | 1.24% | 1.20% |
| 95818 | 2.26% | 1.61% | 1.30% | 1.22% | 1.21% |
| 95819 | 1.88% | 1.54% | 1.30% | 1.20% | 1.19% |
| 95820 | 1.88% | 1.54% | 1.39% | 1.26% | 1.25% |
| 95821 | 1.79% | 1.47% | 1.33% | 1.28% | 1.27% |
| 95822 | 1.94% | 1.58% | 1.43% | 1.31% | 1.30% |
| 95823 | 2.66% | 1.39% | 1.33% | 1.27% | 1.25% |
| 95824 | 1.91% | 1.48% | 1.36% | 1.28% | 1.31% |
| 95825 | 1.98% | 1.50% | 1.37% | 1.33% | 1.30% |
| 95826 | 1.60% | 1.41% | 1.30% | 1.24% | 1.23% |
| 95827 | 4.54% | 1.37% | 1.29% | 1.25% | 1.25% |
| 95828 | 2.73% | 1.28% | 1.24% | 1.20% | 1.21% |
| 95829 | 1.42% | 1.32% | 1.30% | 1.39% | 1.38% |
| 95831 | 1.83% | 1.39% | 1.29% | 1.24% | 1.22% |
| 95832 | 2.17% | 1.62% | 1.60% | 1.52% | 1.77% |
| 95833 | 2.92% | 1.61% | 1.51% | 1.41% | 1.41% |
| 95834 | 3.14% | 1.74% | 1.52% | 1.54% | 1.53% |
| 95835 | 2.74% | 1.70% | 1.56% | 1.51% | 1.48% |
| 95838 | 2.56% | 1.61% | 1.46% | 1.40% | 1.40% |
| 95841 | 2.09% | 1.43% | 1.28% | 1.27% | 1.26% |
| 95842 | 2.34% | 1.34% | 1.26% | 1.23% | 1.21% |
| 95864 | 1.94% | 1.50% | 1.34% | 1.31% | 1.27% |
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Real Estate Values in Sacramento, California
Average Home Value in Sacramento, California
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Average home value over time in Sacramento, California
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Total unique home listings in Sacramento, California
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Housing Expenses in Sacramento, California
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for West region
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