49910 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49910 (Bergland, Michigan) pay a median of $3,341/year in property taxes on homes valued at $303,100. 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 49910 is approximately $278, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ontonagon County. This is $915 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49910 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49246 (1.10%) and 48367 (1.10%).

In Bergland, property taxes represent approximately 6.5% of the median household income of $51,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Proposal A, your Ontonagon County property reassesses to purchase price at sale and then grows annually at the lesser of 5% or CPI, protecting against future spikes. The Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) eliminates school operating taxes on your primary residence—file immediately with the Ontonagon County Assessor to secure this benefit for the current tax year. Contact the assessor's office to obtain your property record and verify PRE exemption status within 30 days of closing.