Average Tax Assessment in San Juan County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in San Juan County, Washington
San Juan County has 10,043 properties with a cumulative value of $7.5B, representing 0.66% of all real estate value in Washington. Property taxes in San Juan County totaled $52.1M, with an average homeowner paying $5,220 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,796. The average property tax rate in San Juan County is 0.69%, lower than the state average of 1.01%. Properties are typically valued for tax purposes based on their 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 | |
|---|---|
| San Juan Assessor | (435) 587-3221 |
| San Juan Assessor | (505) 334-6157 |
| San Juan Auditor / Recorder | (360) 378-2161 |
| San Juan Recorder | (970) 387-5671 |
| 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 San Juan County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in San Juan County
San Juan County has an average property tax rate of 0.69%, which is lower than the state average of 1.06%. This makes San Juan County an attractive place to live for those looking to save on their property taxes. However, the property tax rates vary significantly across the cities in the county. Lopez Island has the highest effective property tax rate at 0.73%, while Anacortes has the lowest at 0.52%. This means that property owners in Lopez Island will pay more in taxes than those in Anacortes. The difference in property tax rates between the two cities is significant, so it is important for potential homeowners to consider this when deciding where to buy a home.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in San Juan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | $111,580 | $252,170 | $400,100 | $620,650 | $848,656 |
| Eastsound | $256,865 | $422,700 | $600,230 | $871,602 | $1,380,242 |
| Friday Harbor | $223,454 | $391,060 | $594,820 | $939,600 | $1,514,056 |
| Lopez Island | $215,116 | $364,320 | $549,340 | $814,100 | $1,151,132 |
| Olga | $293,214 | $434,092 | $634,450 | $972,030 | $1,303,137 |
| Orcas | $237,805 | $408,628 | $644,900 | $1,086,415 | $1,792,865 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in San Juan County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | $527 | $1,324 | $2,178 | $3,247 | $4,397 |
| Eastsound | $1,599 | $2,897 | $4,316 | $6,282 | $9,907 |
| Friday Harbor | $1,422 | $2,657 | $4,251 | $6,717 | $10,670 |
| Lopez Island | $1,297 | $2,427 | $4,092 | $6,148 | $8,708 |
| Olga | $1,801 | $3,093 | $4,576 | $7,033 | $9,599 |
| Orcas | $1,593 | $2,712 | $4,480 | $7,414 | $11,797 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | 0.47% | 0.53% | 0.54% | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| Eastsound | 0.62% | 0.69% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.72% |
| Friday Harbor | 0.64% | 0.68% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.70% |
| Lopez Island | 0.60% | 0.67% | 0.74% | 0.76% | 0.76% |
| Olga | 0.61% | 0.71% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.74% |
| Orcas | 0.67% | 0.66% | 0.69% | 0.68% | 0.66% |
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Real Estate Values in San Juan County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in San Juan County has increased significantly from October 2022 to October 2023, with a 39.39% increase. This indicates that the housing market in San Juan County is strong and that home prices are continuing to rise. At the same time, the home inventory in San Juan County has decreased from 122 in October 2022 to 107 in October 2023, suggesting that demand for housing is outpacing the supply. This could be driving up prices as buyers compete for limited housing stock.
Average Home Value in San Juan County, Washington
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in San Juan County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in San Juan County
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Mortgage Rates in San Juan County
Mortgages in San Juan County are a major source of financing for homeowners in the area. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $876.0M in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in San Juan County, with approximately 2.3K outstanding loans. This represents a significant percentage of the total home value in the county. Additionally, there is a variation in median mortgage rates across the different cities in San Juan County, with the highest median mortgage rate being 4.01% in Olga and the lowest being 3.88% in Anacortes. This variation in mortgage rates allows homeowners to find the best rate for their particular situation.
Overall, mortgages in San Juan County are an important source of financing for homeowners in the area. With a total of $876.0M in outstanding loan amounts and a variation in median mortgage rates across the different cities, homeowners can find the best rate for their particular situation. This allows them to finance their home purchase and take advantage of the benefits of homeownership.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in San Juan County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | $38,928 | $114,532 | $232,188 | $398,694 | $472,759 |
| Eastsound | $115,907 | $185,971 | $301,987 | $463,062 | $696,966 |
| Friday Harbor | $131,458 | $204,489 | $305,676 | $456,023 | $711,590 |
| Lopez Island | $83,507 | $153,096 | $271,835 | $410,589 | $557,089 |
| Olga | $74,946 | $190,069 | $295,353 | $430,838 | $648,494 |
| Orcas | $88,074 | $156,164 | $319,549 | $479,053 | $692,374 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across San Juan County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | 2.81% | 3.08% | 3.88% | 4.47% | 5.58% |
| Eastsound | 2.80% | 3.29% | 3.89% | 4.56% | 6.00% |
| Friday Harbor | 2.90% | 3.41% | 3.92% | 4.51% | 5.83% |
| Lopez Island | 3.00% | 3.50% | 4.00% | 4.99% | 6.31% |
| Olga | 2.88% | 3.55% | 4.01% | 4.84% | 6.05% |
| Orcas | 2.90% | 3.37% | 3.90% | 4.85% | 6.11% |
Housing Expenses in San Juan County, Washington
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