81131 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81131 (Crestone, Colorado) pay a median of $1,464/year in property taxes on homes valued at $345,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is near the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81131 is approximately $122, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Saguache County. This is $418 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81131 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80235 (0.42%) and 81521 (0.42%).

In Crestone, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $60,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Colorado properties are reassessed to current market value at purchase with no annual growth cap, as the Gallagher Amendment was repealed in 2020. If you are 65 or older and have occupied your Saguache County home for 10+ years, the Senior Homestead Exemption will reduce your assessed value—file with the county assessor before the annual deadline. Contact the Saguache County Assessor's office immediately after purchase to confirm your assessment and submit exemption paperwork.