20606 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 20606 (Abell, Maryland) pay a median of $5,270/year in property taxes on homes valued at $464,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.14%, which is 18% above the Maryland state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 20606 is approximately $439, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Mary's County. This is $1,296 more than the Maryland average of $3,974/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 20606 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 20607 (1.14%) and 20720 (1.14%).

In Abell, property taxes represent approximately 6.1% of the median household income of $86,406, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maryland's Homestead Tax Credit caps annual assessment increases at 10% for your primary residence, though your initial purchase-year assessment is unrestricted — file for the credit with St. Mary's County's tax office. The credit applies automatically to qualifying primary residences but requires proper registration; contact the St. Mary's County Assessor to ensure your homestead classification is recorded within 45 days of purchase. Request a copy of your Notice of Assessment and confirm your assessment ratio is correct (owner-occupied property should be assessed on market value).