81121 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81121 (Arboles, Colorado) pay a median of $946/year in property taxes on homes valued at $268,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.35%, which is 15% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81121 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Archuleta County. This is $936 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81121 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80443 (0.35%) and 81252 (0.35%).

In Arboles, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $63,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Colorado repealed the Gallagher Amendment in 2020; your property will be reassessed to current market value at sale with no annual growth cap thereafter. Archuleta County residents age 65+ who have occupied their home for 10+ years qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, which significantly reduces assessed value—apply with the Archuleta County Assessor before the deadline. File your exemption claim with the Archuleta County Assessor's office within 30 days of purchase to ensure you receive the exemption in the first assessment year.