49668 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49668 (Mesick, Michigan) pay a median of $1,389/year in property taxes on homes valued at $146,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 22% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49668 is approximately $116, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wexford County. This is $1,037 less than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49668 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48450 (0.95%) and 49655 (0.95%).

In Mesick, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $59,730, 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.