48079 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 48079 (Saint Clair, Michigan) pay a median of $3,078/year in property taxes on homes valued at $276,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.11%, which is 9% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48079 is approximately $257, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Clair County. This is $652 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48079 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48475 (1.11%) and 48878 (1.11%).

In Saint Clair, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $80,313, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Michigan's Proposal A, your property will be "uncapped" and reassessed to current market value when you purchase, potentially jumping your tax liability significantly from the prior owner's level. St. Clair County offers the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE), which exempts your home from the school operating tax millage (not property tax) if you file; apply through the county assessor or local tax assessor. File your PRE application with the St. Clair County Assessor within the statutory deadline (typically 30 days after closing) to prevent a year of back school operating taxes.