93601 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 93601 (Ahwahnee, California) pay a median of $2,808/year in property taxes on homes valued at $393,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is near the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 93601 is approximately $234, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Madera County. This is $2,092 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 93601 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 90278 (0.71%) and 94559 (0.71%).

In Ahwahnee, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $76,429, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposition 13 reassesses your Madera County property to the purchase price at closing and limits annual increases to 2%, fixing your tax base at the transaction price. Madera County offers a $7,000 Homeowners' Exemption — file with the Madera County Assessor within 30 days of purchase. Submit your exemption application to the Madera County Assessor and obtain written confirmation of your base year value and exemption status.