48401 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 48401 (Applegate, Michigan) pay a median of $1,570/year in property taxes on homes valued at $161,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is 20% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48401 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sanilac County. This is $856 less than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48401 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49249 (0.97%) and 49659 (0.97%).

In Applegate, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $68,571, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Michigan Proposal A triggers "uncapping" at sale, meaning your assessed value will jump to your purchase price and your school operating taxes will increase substantially. Apply for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Sanilac County Assessor as soon as you close to reduce school operating levies on your primary residence. File the PRE application before the December 1 deadline to ensure the exemption takes effect for the following tax year.