85718 Property Tax Rate
Tucson, Arizona · Part of Pima County
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
177.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$4,754
$396/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$4,754
Monthly
$396
Eff. Rate
0.70%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 85718 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$396/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.16 percentage points above the Arizona average
Arizona average: 0.54%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $170, about 4% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Pima County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 85718 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$170 tax MOE, 4% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Pima County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 85718
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $677,400, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.70%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Arizona and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $396 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Pima County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 85718 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 85718
0.70%
Effective rate
Arizona Avg
0.54%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Arizona
Higher than 84% of ZIP codes in Arizona(84th percentile, 328 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 85718
Property owners in ZIP code 85718 (Tucson, Arizona) pay a median of $4,754/year in property taxes on homes valued at $677,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is 30% above the Arizona state average of 0.54%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 85718 is approximately $396, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pima County. This is $3,043 more than the Arizona average of $1,711/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arizona, 85718 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 85622 (0.70%) and 85653 (0.70%).
In Tucson, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $112,664, 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 home will be reassessed at purchase price upon sale; Limited Property Value limits later increases. The Pima County Assessor administers the Senior Valuation Protection program for owners 65+ in residence 10+ years and all owner-occupancy discounts — apply at the assessor's office with age and occupancy proof. File your owner-occupancy claim with the Pima County Assessor within 60 days of closing to ensure the 10% rate applies to your first assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$170. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 85718 is part of Pima County, Arizona. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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0.01 percentage points lower than ZIP 85718.
Rate
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Tax
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85736
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0.06 percentage points lower than ZIP 85718.
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85714
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0.05 percentage points lower than ZIP 85718.
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0.03 percentage points lower than ZIP 85718.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.