72956 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 72956 (Van Buren, Arkansas) pay a median of $943/year in property taxes on homes valued at $177,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 8% below the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 72956 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crawford County. This is $208 more than the Arkansas average of $735/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 72956 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71901 (0.53%) and 72687 (0.53%).

In Van Buren, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $60,387, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arkansas reassesses property annually at market value with no statewide caps, meaning your tax liability can increase each year based on county appraisals. Crawford County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied residences — file the application with the Crawford County Assessor within 30 days of closing to reduce your taxable assessed value. Request a copy of your property's most recent appraisal from the Crawford County Assessor and compare it to recent sales of similar homes to identify grounds for an appeal.