48858 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 48858 (Mount Pleasant, Michigan) pay a median of $2,431/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.45%, which is 18% above the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48858 is approximately $203, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Isabella County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48858 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48615 (1.45%) and 48374 (1.45%).

In Mount Pleasant, property taxes represent approximately 5.0% of the median household income of $48,794, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposal A reassesses your home to full market value upon purchase, removing the prior owner's annual cap and creating a sharp tax increase in Isabella County. File the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Isabella County Assessor as soon as you close to reduce school operating taxes significantly — this is your most valuable tax relief tool. Contact the Isabella County Assessor directly to confirm the 45-day filing window and ensure your PRE is registered before the next assessment cycle.