52646 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 52646 (Oakville, Iowa) pay a median of $1,618/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.08%, which is 16% below the Iowa state average of 1.28%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 52646 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Des Moines County. This is $447 less than the Iowa average of $2,065/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Iowa, 52646 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 50424 (1.08%) and 52212 (1.08%).

In Oakville, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $60,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Iowa does not cap assessed value growth at purchase or annually — your property will be reassessed at current market value following purchase, resetting your tax obligation upward. Des Moines County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences and Senior Citizen Property Tax Credit (age 65+, income-based); apply through the assessor. File your homestead exemption claim with the Des Moines County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate this exemption on your property record.