99727 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99727 (Buckland, Alaska) pay a median of $199/year in property taxes on homes valued at $72,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.28%, which is 67% below the Alaska state average of 0.84%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99727 is approximately $17, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Northwest Arctic Borough. This is $2,156 less than the Alaska average of $2,355/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alaska, 99727 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99786 (0.23%) and 99667 (0.33%).

In Buckland, property taxes represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $56,136, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 99727, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Northwest Arctic Borough's tax assessor directly.