85638 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 85638 (Tombstone, Arizona) pay a median of $1,009/year in property taxes on homes valued at $170,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 9% above the Arizona state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 85638 is approximately $84, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cochise County. This is $702 less than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 85638 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85012 (0.59%) and 85034 (0.59%).

In Tombstone, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $56,172, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arizona taxes owner-occupied primary residences at a 10% assessment ratio (vs. 18% for other property types), and your property will be reassessed at purchase price upon sale; Limited Property Value caps annual increases thereafter. The Cochise County Assessor administers the Senior Valuation Protection program for owners 65+ in residence 10+ years and standard owner-occupancy claims — file within 60 days of closing. Submit your owner-occupancy application to the Cochise County Assessor immediately upon closing to ensure the reduced 10% assessment rate applies to your first tax bill.