67147 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 67147 (Valley Center, Kansas) pay a median of $3,373/year in property taxes on homes valued at $227,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.48%, which is near the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 67147 is approximately $281, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sedgwick County. This is $1,368 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 67147 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67842 (1.48%) and 67740 (1.48%).

In Valley Center, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $82,711, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas does not cap property tax assessments at sale — your home will be reassessed to current market value when purchased, potentially increasing your tax bill significantly. Sedgwick County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Exemption (age 65+) that reduces assessed value; apply with the Sedgwick County Appraiser's office immediately after closing. Contact the Sedgwick County Appraiser to confirm exemption eligibility and file any applications within 30 days of purchase.