21638 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 21638 (Grasonville, Maryland) pay a median of $4,223/year in property taxes on homes valued at $491,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 11% below the Maryland state average of 0.96%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 21638 is approximately $352, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Queen Anne's County. This is $249 more than the Maryland average of $3,974/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 21638 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 20910 (0.86%) and 21660 (0.86%).

In Grasonville, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $130,804, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maryland's Homestead Tax Credit caps annual assessment increases at 10% for primary residences, shielding you from sudden tax hikes even if the market rises faster. Register your homestead exemption with the Queen Anne's County Assessor immediately after closing to ensure the cap applies to your first reassessment. Queen Anne's County Assessor's office will mail your Notice of Assessment—review it within 30 days and file a revision request if values appear inflated.