52756 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 52756 (Long Grove, Iowa) pay a median of $3,978/year in property taxes on homes valued at $314,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is near the Iowa state average of 1.28%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 52756 is approximately $332, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scott County. This is $1,913 more than the Iowa average of $2,065/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Iowa, 52756 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 52347 (1.26%) and 50236 (1.26%).

In Long Grove, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $119,044, 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 market value after purchase, resetting your tax base and increasing your annual bill. Scott County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Military Service Tax Exemption for qualifying veterans; contact the assessor to file. Apply for homestead exemption with the Scott County Assessor within 30 days of your purchase closing date to ensure the exemption is recorded.