49615 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49615 (Bellaire, Michigan) pay a median of $2,525/year in property taxes on homes valued at $257,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.98%, which is 20% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49615 is approximately $210, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Antrim County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49615 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49863 (0.98%) and 49847 (0.98%).

In Bellaire, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $78,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Michigan's Proposal A reassesses property to market value at sale, eliminating the prior owner's capped annual increase privilege. The Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) removes your primary residence from school operating tax assessments — apply with the Antrim County Assessor by March 1 of the year after you buy. Request your PRE form from the Antrim County Assessor immediately after closing and file it by the March 1 deadline to avoid losing the exemption for that tax year.