95670 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 95670 (Rancho Cordova, California) pay a median of $3,721/year in property taxes on homes valued at $463,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.80%, which is 16% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 95670 is approximately $310, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sacramento County. This is $1,179 less than the California average of $4,900/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 95670 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 93662 (0.80%) and 95386 (0.80%).

In Rancho Cordova, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $90,414, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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. Sacramento County offers a Homeowners' Exemption that reduces your assessed value by a set amount — file with the Sacramento County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to claim it. Contact the Sacramento County Assessor at (916) 874-5700 or visit assessor.saccounty.net to confirm the current exemption amount and review your Preliminary Assessment Roll.