95321 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 95321 (Groveland, California) pay a median of $2,662/year in property taxes on homes valued at $377,100. 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 95321 is approximately $222, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tuolumne County. This is $2,238 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 95321 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 91731 (0.71%) and 93445 (0.71%).

In Groveland, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $69,679, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under California's Proposition 13, your home reassesses to the purchase price at sale, with property taxes capped at 1% of that base and increases limited to 2% annually until resale. Tuolumne County offers a Homeowners' Exemption reducing assessed value by $7,000—file with the Tuolumne County Assessor within 30 days of closing to claim this benefit on your tax bill. After closing, obtain your Preliminary Assessment Notice from the Tuolumne County Assessor to confirm the base year value and exemption application, noting the 60-day deadline to file an appeal.