49033 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49033 (Ceresco, Michigan) pay a median of $3,400/year in property taxes on homes valued at $247,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.37%, which is 12% above the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49033 is approximately $283, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Calhoun County. This is $974 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49033 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49076 (1.37%) and 48626 (1.37%).

In Ceresco, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $89,538, 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 in Calhoun County. File the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Calhoun County Assessor within 45 days of closing to lower your school operating tax bill substantially — this exemption is essential for primary residences here. Contact the Calhoun County Assessor to confirm your PRE filing deadline and eligible exemption amount.