63544 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 63544 (Green Castle, Missouri) pay a median of $800/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.55%, which is 29% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 63544 is approximately $67, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Adair County. This is $576 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 63544 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65625 (0.55%) and 65737 (0.55%).

In Green Castle, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $52,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri performs full market-value reassessment at sale without statutory annual increase caps, so your taxes will reflect the purchase price or appraised value, whichever is higher. Adair County offers Homestead Exemption and Age 65+ Exemption programs — submit applications to the Adair County Assessor within 30 days of closing to qualify for the tax year following purchase. Request your Assessment Notice of Value and compare it to recent comparable sales; file a protest with the Adair County Board of Equalization by the posted deadline if the assessment appears excessive.