72936 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 72936 (Greenwood, Arkansas) pay a median of $1,121/year in property taxes on homes valued at $197,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is near the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 72936 is approximately $93, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sebastian County. This is $386 more than the Arkansas average of $735/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 72936 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71726 (0.57%) and 72734 (0.57%).

In Greenwood, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $72,213, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arkansas does not cap property tax assessments at purchase price — your home will be assessed annually at market value regardless of when you buy. Sebastian County Assessor's office administers the Homestead Exemption program, which exempts a portion of assessed value for primary residences; contact the assessor to file immediately after purchase. Verify your assessment notice within 30 days of receipt and file a formal appeal with the Sebastian County Assessor if the valuation exceeds comparable sales.