Average Tax Assessment in Klickitat County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Klickitat County, Washington
Klickitat County has 10,721 properties with a cumulative value of $2.4B, representing 0.21% of all real estate value in Washington. Property taxes in Klickitat County totaled $22.9M, with an average homeowner paying $2,152 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,796. The average property tax rate in Klickitat County is 0.95%, lower than the state average of 1.01%. 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 | |
|---|---|
| Klickitat Assessor | (509) 773-3715 |
| 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 Klickitat County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Klickitat County
Klickitat County has an average property tax rate of 0.95%, which is slightly lower than the average rate for the state of Washington. This rate is expected to generate around $22.9 million in property taxes for the county in 2023. Property tax rates in Klickitat County vary across cities, with the highest rate being 1.03% in Wishram and the lowest rate being 0.84% in Centerville. This means that property owners in Wishram will pay an average of $2,269 in property taxes, while those in Centerville will pay an average of $1,976. Property owners in Klickitat County can expect to pay slightly lower taxes than the state average, but should be aware of the differences in rates across cities.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Klickitat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | $26,696 | $66,985 | $141,600 | $256,950 | $384,590 |
| Dallesport | $71,360 | $120,958 | $195,795 | $253,640 | $319,742 |
| Goldendale | $34,611 | $68,300 | $125,590 | $199,115 | $288,413 |
| Lyle | $51,994 | $99,402 | $182,655 | $289,850 | $398,520 |
| Trout Lake | $139,675 | $223,880 | $334,600 | $438,740 | $596,950 |
| White Salmon | $153,718 | $229,845 | $327,390 | $468,740 | $626,970 |
| Wishram | $23,460 | $25,255 | $58,950 | $89,285 | $130,766 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Klickitat County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | $230 | $622 | $1,215 | $2,050 | $3,196 |
| Dallesport | $452 | $1,036 | $1,840 | $2,429 | $3,168 |
| Goldendale | $235 | $584 | $1,175 | $1,998 | $2,944 |
| Lyle | $377 | $816 | $1,604 | $2,634 | $3,615 |
| Trout Lake | $735 | $1,815 | $2,995 | $4,165 | $5,449 |
| White Salmon | $1,135 | $2,153 | $3,221 | $4,861 | $6,465 |
| Wishram | $217 | $230 | $549 | $864 | $1,328 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 0.86% | 0.93% | 0.86% | 0.80% | 0.83% |
| Dallesport | 0.63% | 0.86% | 0.94% | 0.96% | 0.99% |
| Goldendale | 0.68% | 0.86% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
| Lyle | 0.73% | 0.82% | 0.88% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Trout Lake | 0.53% | 0.81% | 0.90% | 0.95% | 0.91% |
| White Salmon | 0.74% | 0.94% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.03% |
| Wishram | 0.92% | 0.91% | 0.93% | 0.97% | 1.02% |
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Real Estate Values in Klickitat County
Home prices in Klickitat County, Washington have seen a significant decrease from October 2022 to October 2023, with a decrease of 36.84%. This is likely due to the decrease in home inventory, which has dropped from 72 in October 2022 to 69 in October 2023. This decrease in home inventory has likely caused a decrease in demand, leading to a decrease in home prices.
Average Home Value in Klickitat County, Washington
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Klickitat County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Klickitat County
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Mortgage Rates in Klickitat County
Klickitat County has a total of $399.3M in outstanding home mortgage loans, representing 1.6K loans. This amount is equivalent to approximately 8.3% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Klickitat County varies significantly across cities, with Dallesport having the highest rate of 4.12% and Wishram having the lowest rate of 2.7%. This variation in rates can be attributed to the differences in the local housing markets, with Dallesport having a higher demand for housing and a more competitive market than Wishram. As a result, borrowers in Dallesport can expect to pay higher rates for their mortgages than those in Wishram.
Overall, Klickitat County has a large amount of outstanding home mortgage loans, representing a significant portion of the total home value in the county. The variation in mortgage rates across cities is an important factor to consider when shopping for a mortgage, as it can have a significant impact on the total cost of the loan. Borrowers should research the local housing market and compare rates across cities in order to find the best deal.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Klickitat County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | $22,167 | $92,170 | $178,857 | $246,284 | $313,608 |
| Dallesport | $91,591 | $129,387 | $169,377 | $247,693 | $314,019 |
| Goldendale | $56,875 | $99,780 | $148,103 | $216,898 | $294,620 |
| Lyle | $58,099 | $119,222 | $185,535 | $286,452 | $427,063 |
| Trout Lake | $102,374 | $160,339 | $279,459 | $383,695 | $480,748 |
| White Salmon | $105,755 | $175,347 | $277,361 | $383,226 | $493,822 |
| Wishram | $51,323 | $103,201 | $961,209 | $961,209 | $961,209 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Klickitat County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.05% | 4.40% | 4.92% |
| Dallesport | 3.10% | 3.62% | 4.12% | 4.75% | 5.38% |
| Goldendale | 2.90% | 3.26% | 3.90% | 4.50% | 5.01% |
| Lyle | 2.80% | 3.10% | 3.80% | 4.50% | 5.00% |
| Trout Lake | 2.90% | 3.02% | 3.90% | 4.49% | 5.00% |
| White Salmon | 2.83% | 3.31% | 3.91% | 4.50% | 5.12% |
| Wishram | 2.70% | 2.70% | 2.70% | 3.55% | 4.33% |
Housing Expenses in Klickitat County, Washington
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