49719 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49719 (Cedarville, Michigan) pay a median of $2,289/year in property taxes on homes valued at $219,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.04%, which is 15% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49719 is approximately $191, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mackinac County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49719 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49309 (1.04%) and 48629 (1.04%).

In Cedarville, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $69,931, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Michigan's Proposal A, your purchase reassesses the property to market value, eliminating the inflation-only increases the previous owner enjoyed. The Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) exempts owner-occupied primary residences from school operating taxes — file with the Mackinac County Assessor by March 1 of the year following your purchase. Request your PRE form from the Mackinac County Assessor within 30 days of closing and submit it before March 1 to activate school tax savings.