Kingston, Washington Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Kingston, Washington
The city of Kingston has 3,991 properties with a cumulative value of $2.0B, representing 4.63% of all real estate value in Kitsap County. Property taxes in Kingston totaled $18.0M, with an average homeowner paying $4,506 in property taxes compared to the county average of $4,307. The average property tax rate in Kingston is 0.91%, lower than the county average of 0.95%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the 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 | |
|---|---|
| Kitsap Auditor / Recorder | (360) 337-4935 |
| 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 Kingston, Washington
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Kingston, Washington
Property taxes in Kingston are relatively low compared to the rest of Kitsap County. The average property tax rate in Kingston is 0.91%, while the average rate in Kitsap County is 0.95%. This difference is small, but it does indicate that Kingston residents pay slightly lower taxes than the rest of the county.
Property tax rates in Kingston vary across ZIP codes. The highest effective property tax rate is 0.91%, found in the 98346 ZIP code. The lowest effective property tax rate is not available, but it is likely lower than the average rate. This variation is due to differences in home values across ZIP codes. Generally, homes in higher-value ZIP codes will have higher property tax rates than homes in lower-value ZIP codes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Kingston, Washington. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98346 | $226,960 | $313,770 | $441,605 | $617,685 | $819,771 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Kingston, Washington.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98346 | $1,682 | $2,827 | $4,110 | $5,770 | $7,623 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98346 | 0.74% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
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Real Estate Values in Kingston, Washington
Average Home Value in Kingston, Washington
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Kingston, Washington
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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