48519 Property Tax Rate
Burton, Michigan · Part of Genesee County
Effective Tax Rate
1.47%
4.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,322
$194/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,322
Monthly
$194
Eff. Rate
1.47%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 48519 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$194/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.25 percentage points above the Michigan average
Michigan average: 1.22%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $151, about 7% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Genesee County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 48519 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$151 tax MOE, 7% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Genesee County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 48519
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $157,800, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.47%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Michigan and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $194 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Genesee County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 48519 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 48519
1.47%
Effective rate
Michigan Avg
1.22%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Michigan
Higher than 82% of ZIP codes in Michigan(82th percentile, 957 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 48519
Property owners in ZIP code 48519 (Burton, Michigan) pay a median of $2,322/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.47%, which is 20% above the Michigan state average of 1.22%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48519 is approximately $194, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Genesee County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48519 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48039 (1.47%) and 48118 (1.47%).
In Burton, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $60,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Your assessed value will uncap at purchase under Proposal A, resetting to market value and increasing your school operating taxes compared to the prior owner's bill. Apply for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Genesee County Assessor as your first post-closing action — this exemption removes school operating millage from taxation on owner-occupied primary residences. File the PRE application by December 1 to guarantee the exemption takes effect for the next tax year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$151. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 48519 is part of Genesee County, Michigan. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 48519
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
48436
Gaines, MI
0.37 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.10%
Tax
$2,762
Quality
89
48438
Goodrich, MI
0.26 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.21%
Tax
$3,732
Quality
89
48437
Genesee, MI
0.26 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.21%
Tax
$1,380
Quality
84
48451
Linden, MI
0.24 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.23%
Tax
$3,300
Quality
89
48463
Otisville, MI
0.24 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.23%
Tax
$2,200
Quality
89
48420
Clio, MI
0.20 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.27%
Tax
$2,266
Quality
89
48423
Davison, MI
0.19 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.28%
Tax
$2,679
Quality
89
48473
Swartz Creek, MI
0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 48519.
Rate
1.37%
Tax
$2,628
Quality
89
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.