95651 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 95651 (Lotus, California) pay a median of $3,553/year in property taxes on homes valued at $697,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is 27% below the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 95651 is approximately $296, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within El Dorado County. This is $1,347 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 95651 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 90042 (0.51%) and 94549 (0.51%).

Under California's Proposition 13, your property will be reassessed to your purchase price at closing, with taxes capped at 1% of that new base value and limited to 2% annual increases thereafter. El Dorado County offers a Homeowners' Exemption that reduces your assessed value by a set amount — file with the El Dorado County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to claim it. Contact the El Dorado County Assessor at (916) 621-7400 to confirm the current exemption amount and verify your base year value.