32259 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 32259 (Saint Johns, Florida) pay a median of $3,989/year in property taxes on homes valued at $480,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 8% above the Florida state average of 0.76%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 32259 is approximately $332, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Johns County. This is $1,344 more than the Florida average of $2,645/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Florida, 32259 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 34474 (0.83%) and 32174 (0.83%).

In Saint Johns, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $144,168, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Florida resets your property's tax basis to purchase price at sale, then the Save Our Homes Act limits homestead increases to 3% or CPI annually. St. Johns County provides a $25,000 homestead exemption plus up to $25,000 additional exemption on non-school assessed value — file your homestead exemption application (Form DR 501) with the St. Johns County Property Appraiser within 30 days of occupancy. Contact the St. Johns County Property Appraiser to request a preliminary assessment before closing and file a formal protest within 25 days of receiving your Notice of Assessed Value if it appears excessive.