48657 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 48657 (Sanford, Michigan) pay a median of $2,672/year in property taxes on homes valued at $171,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.56%, which is 28% above the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48657 is approximately $223, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Midland County. This is $246 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48657 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48638 (1.56%) and 49903 (1.56%).

In Sanford, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $74,964, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Proposal A, uncapping at sale resets your assessed value to purchase price, and Midland County's 1.47% effective rate means a significant year-one tax increase. Apply immediately for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Midland County Assessor — this exemption removes school operating millage from primary residences and is the most important tax relief available to you. File the PRE application by December 1 to ensure the exemption takes effect for the next tax year.