49245 Property Tax Rate

Homer, Michigan · Part of Calhoun County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.18%

28.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,730

$144/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,730

Monthly

$144

Eff. Rate

1.18%

vs. Michigan Avg28.7% below
vs. National Avg35.7% below

How ZIP 49245 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 49245$1,730
Michigan Average$2,426
National Average$2,690

ZIP 49245

1.18%

Effective rate

Michigan Avg

1.22%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Michigan

0.43%state avg 1.22%2.89%

Higher than 52% of ZIP codes in Michigan(52th percentile, 957 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 49245

Property owners in ZIP code 49245 (Homer, Michigan) pay a median of $1,730/year in property taxes on homes valued at $146,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.18%, which is 4% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49245 is approximately $144, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Calhoun County. This is $696 less than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49245 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48720 (1.18%) and 49456 (1.18%).

In Homer, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $59,460, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 49245?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 49245 (Homer, MI) is 1.18%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Homer, MI (49245)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 49245 is $1,730. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 49245 compare to the Michigan average?
ZIP code 49245's effective tax rate of 1.18% is lower than the Michigan state average of 1.22%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,730, compared to the state average of $2,426.
What is the median home value in ZIP 49245?
The median home value in ZIP code 49245 (Homer, MI) is $146,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 49245 in?
ZIP code 49245 is part of Calhoun County in Michigan. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Michigan, visit the Calhoun County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$190. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 49245 is part of Calhoun County, Michigan. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Calhoun County on TaxByCounty →

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.

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