Average Tax Assessment in Lincoln County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Lincoln County, Washington
Lincoln County has a total of 5,648 properties with a cumulative value of $830.8M. This represents 0.07% of all real estate value in Washington. Property taxes in Lincoln County totaled $8.6M, with an average of $1,579 per homeowner, which is significantly lower than the state average of $4,796. The average property tax rate in Lincoln County is 1.04%, slightly higher than the state average of 1.01%. Property taxes are calculated 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 | |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Treasurer | (308) 534-4350 |
| Lincoln Assessor | (636) 528-6300 |
| Lincoln Assessor | (208) 886-2161 |
| Lincoln Assessor | (704) 736-8550 |
| 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 Lincoln County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Lincoln County
Lincoln County has an average property tax rate of 1.04%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1.08%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in Lincoln County are collected by the county government and are used to fund public services such as schools, roads, and public safety.
Property tax rates in Lincoln County vary across cities, with Odessa having the highest effective rate of 1.22% and Creston having the lowest rate of 0.79%. This means that homeowners in Odessa will pay more in property taxes than those in Creston. However, the difference in rates is not significant and the average property tax bill in Lincoln County is still relatively low at $1,579.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | $24,337 | $46,000 | $117,605 | $191,145 | $309,060 |
| Davenport | $55,838 | $94,970 | $147,905 | $217,288 | $304,821 |
| Harrington | $25,035 | $43,045 | $74,660 | $124,425 | $202,120 |
| Odessa | $32,018 | $58,500 | $80,090 | $130,410 | $195,524 |
| Reardan | $44,406 | $114,340 | $184,965 | $241,762 | $318,691 |
| Seven Bays | $60,964 | $90,000 | $137,480 | $205,355 | $265,108 |
| Sprague | $15,523 | $36,308 | $63,355 | $104,320 | $174,390 |
| Wilbur | $25,528 | $55,975 | $106,025 | $176,932 | $263,065 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Lincoln County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | $144 | $386 | $946 | $1,566 | $2,456 |
| Davenport | $516 | $1,115 | $1,840 | $2,696 | $3,759 |
| Harrington | $129 | $369 | $770 | $1,330 | $2,260 |
| Odessa | $179 | $616 | $1,041 | $1,720 | $2,544 |
| Reardan | $455 | $1,166 | $1,839 | $2,420 | $3,120 |
| Seven Bays | $467 | $672 | $1,089 | $1,675 | $2,132 |
| Sprague | $88 | $311 | $590 | $982 | $1,549 |
| Wilbur | $243 | $614 | $1,177 | $1,940 | $2,845 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | 0.59% | 0.84% | 0.80% | 0.82% | 0.79% |
| Davenport | 0.92% | 1.17% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.23% |
| Harrington | 0.52% | 0.86% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.12% |
| Odessa | 0.56% | 1.05% | 1.30% | 1.32% | 1.30% |
| Reardan | 1.02% | 1.02% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 0.98% |
| Seven Bays | 0.77% | 0.75% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 0.80% |
| Sprague | 0.57% | 0.86% | 0.93% | 0.94% | 0.89% |
| Wilbur | 0.95% | 1.10% | 1.11% | 1.10% | 1.08% |
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Real Estate Values in Lincoln County
The home prices in Lincoln County have seen a significant increase from October 2022 to October 2023, with a 97.50% increase in median home price. Despite this increase, the home inventory in Lincoln County has remained the same, indicating that the demand for homes in the area is high. This suggests that the housing market in Lincoln County is strong and that home prices are likely to continue to rise in the future.
Average Home Value in Lincoln County, Washington
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Lincoln County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Lincoln County
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Mortgage Rates in Lincoln County
There are currently no outstanding loans in Lincoln County for home mortgages. This means that the total outstanding loan amount across home mortgages in Lincoln County is zero. The median mortgage rate in the county is not available, as there are no outstanding loans. However, the median mortgage rate in the surrounding counties can vary significantly. For example, the median mortgage rate in one county may be much higher than the median mortgage rate in another. This can affect the total amount of money that a homeowner needs to borrow to purchase a home.
The percentage of total home value that is financed by a mortgage loan can also vary significantly across counties. In some counties, the percentage of total home value that is financed by a mortgage loan may be much higher than in other counties. This can affect the amount of money that a homeowner needs to borrow to purchase a home. Additionally, the interest rate on the loan can also vary significantly across counties. This can affect the total amount of money that a homeowner needs to borrow to purchase a home.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Lincoln County by city.
We currently do not have this data but we are working to add this soon.
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Lincoln County.
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Housing Expenses in Lincoln County, Washington
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