49638 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49638 (Harrietta, Michigan) pay a median of $1,269/year in property taxes on homes valued at $114,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.10%, which is 10% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49638 is approximately $106, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wexford County. This is $1,157 less than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49638 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49327 (1.10%) and 49042 (1.10%).

In Harrietta, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $50,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposal A reassesses your home to market value upon purchase, ending any inflation-only increases the previous owner enjoyed. The Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) reduces school operating taxes for owner-occupied primary residences — file with the Wexford County Assessor by March 1 of the year following your purchase to claim it. Obtain a PRE application from the Wexford County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing and submit it before the March 1 deadline.