95410 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 95410 (Albion, California) pay a median of $4,168/year in property taxes on homes valued at $706,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 15% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 95410 is approximately $347, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mendocino County. This is $732 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 95410 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 92091 (0.59%) and 92831 (0.59%).

In Albion, property taxes represent approximately 10.5% of the median household income of $39,628, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under California's Proposition 13, your property reassesses to the purchase price at close of escrow, with taxes capped at 1% and limited to 2% annual increases until the next sale. Mendocino County provides a Homeowners' Exemption reducing assessed value by $7,000—file your claim with the Mendocino County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to apply this exemption to your first bill. Request your Preliminary Assessment Notice from the Mendocino County Assessor, verify your base year value and exemption status, and file a protest within 60 days if you dispute the assessed amount.