95691 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 95691 (West Sacramento, California) pay a median of $5,046/year in property taxes on homes valued at $532,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 36% above the California state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 95691 is approximately $421, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Yolo County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in California, 95691 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 94103 (0.95%) and 93309 (0.95%).

In West Sacramento, property taxes represent approximately 5.0% of the median household income of $100,822, 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. Yolo County offers a Homeowners' Exemption that reduces your assessed value by a set amount — file with the Yolo County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to claim it. Contact the Yolo County Assessor to confirm the current exemption amount and request verification of your base year value.