Average Tax Assessment in Chelan County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Chelan County, Washington
In Chelan County, there are 37,855 properties with a cumulative value of $11.5B, representing 1.00% of all real estate value in Washington. Property taxes in Chelan County totaled $108.2M, with an average homeowner paying $2,861 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,796. The average property tax rate in Chelan County is 0.94%, lower than the state average of 1.01%. Properties are valued for tax purposes based on their fair market value.
The property tax timeline in Washington begins on January 1st when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued from May to December and the property tax appeal deadline is July 1st or 30-60 days after the notice is issued. Finally, property tax bills are issued on February 14th.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Chelan Treasurer | (509) 667-6405 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | May - December |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | July 1st or 30-60 days after notice |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 14th |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | April 30th |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | October 31st |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Not Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Chelan County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Chelan County
Chelan County has an average property tax rate of 0.94%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1.07%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in Chelan County are collected by the county government and used to fund public services such as schools, roads, and public safety.
Property tax rates in Chelan County vary across the cities. Malaga has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.04%, while Manson has the lowest rate at 0.87%. The difference in rates between the two cities is 0.17%. Property taxes in Chelan County are generally lower than the national average, making it an attractive place to live for those looking to save on their taxes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Chelan County. 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.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | $89,664 | $185,629 | $274,438 | $411,287 | $568,614 |
| Chelan | $1,050 | $9,912 | $166,752 | $375,952 | $662,897 |
| Entiat | $28,825 | $69,750 | $174,607 | $276,259 | $414,829 |
| Leavenworth | $38,800 | $137,600 | $303,862 | $489,583 | $712,198 |
| Malaga | $63,648 | $105,351 | $243,392 | $356,284 | $502,226 |
| Manson | $97,200 | $162,000 | $292,400 | $484,895 | $751,163 |
| Peshastin | $53,124 | $103,431 | $210,635 | $352,200 | $524,341 |
| Wenatchee | $98,380 | $188,724 | $283,206 | $393,384 | $531,540 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Chelan County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | $515 | $1,660 | $2,683 | $4,068 | $5,589 |
| Chelan | $18 | $121 | $1,374 | $3,309 | $5,797 |
| Entiat | $269 | $595 | $1,675 | $2,726 | $4,098 |
| Leavenworth | $315 | $1,229 | $2,866 | $4,728 | $6,952 |
| Malaga | $519 | $1,070 | $2,609 | $3,724 | $4,972 |
| Manson | $770 | $1,358 | $2,511 | $4,211 | $6,618 |
| Peshastin | $433 | $878 | $1,901 | $3,297 | $4,871 |
| Wenatchee | $605 | $1,717 | $2,750 | $3,931 | $5,337 |
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.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | 0.57% | 0.89% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 0.98% |
| Chelan | 1.71% | 1.22% | 0.82% | 0.88% | 0.87% |
| Entiat | 0.93% | 0.85% | 0.96% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
| Leavenworth | 0.81% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.97% | 0.98% |
| Malaga | 0.82% | 1.02% | 1.07% | 1.05% | 0.99% |
| Manson | 0.79% | 0.84% | 0.86% | 0.87% | 0.88% |
| Peshastin | 0.82% | 0.85% | 0.90% | 0.94% | 0.93% |
| Wenatchee | 0.61% | 0.91% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
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Real Estate Values in Chelan County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Chelan County, Washington has increased significantly from October 2022 to October 2023, with a 33.04% increase. This indicates that the housing market in Chelan County is strong and that home prices are rising. Additionally, the home inventory in Chelan County has also increased, from 293 in October 2022 to 303 in October 2023, indicating that there is an increase in the number of homes available for purchase.
Average Home Value in Chelan County, Washington
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Chelan County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Chelan County
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Mortgage Rates in Chelan County
Mortgages in Chelan County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $2.9 billion in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in the county. This amount is spread across 11,500 outstanding loans. The median mortgage rate in the county varies from city to city, with Entiat having the highest median mortgage rate of 4.12%, and Malaga having the lowest median mortgage rate of 3.87%. This variation in rates across cities can be attributed to the different economic and housing market conditions in each city.
The total outstanding loan amount in Chelan County is equivalent to approximately 32% of the total home value in the county. This indicates that mortgages are a significant source of financing for homeowners in the county. The variation in rates across cities is also an important factor to consider when shopping for a mortgage. Homeowners should take the time to compare rates across cities to ensure they are getting the best deal possible.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Chelan County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | $72,962 | $122,366 | $196,944 | $300,816 | $416,353 |
| Chelan | $73,276 | $132,850 | $222,483 | $370,169 | $560,512 |
| Entiat | $53,239 | $97,060 | $161,043 | $248,796 | $361,776 |
| Leavenworth | $70,421 | $138,420 | $227,255 | $353,085 | $513,897 |
| Malaga | $63,380 | $131,505 | $208,157 | $302,691 | $383,976 |
| Manson | $78,694 | $130,001 | $222,832 | $338,445 | $527,605 |
| Peshastin | $51,430 | $92,000 | $178,488 | $247,811 | $357,802 |
| Wenatchee | $77,019 | $122,828 | $190,405 | $292,073 | $398,191 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Chelan County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere | 2.90% | 3.50% | 3.99% | 4.91% | 6.14% |
| Chelan | 2.90% | 3.47% | 3.99% | 4.80% | 6.00% |
| Entiat | 3.00% | 3.58% | 4.12% | 4.90% | 6.00% |
| Leavenworth | 2.90% | 3.42% | 3.90% | 4.60% | 6.00% |
| Malaga | 2.80% | 3.11% | 3.87% | 4.71% | 5.86% |
| Manson | 2.90% | 3.42% | 3.94% | 4.60% | 5.81% |
| Peshastin | 3.00% | 3.55% | 4.09% | 5.10% | 6.21% |
| Wenatchee | 2.93% | 3.50% | 4.02% | 4.90% | 6.14% |
Housing Expenses in Chelan County, Washington
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