63670 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 63670 (Sainte Genevieve, Missouri) pay a median of $1,414/year in property taxes on homes valued at $205,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.69%, which is 12% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 63670 is approximately $118, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ste. Genevieve County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 63670 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 64635 (0.69%) and 64855 (0.69%).

In Sainte Genevieve, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $60,235, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses all property to market value at sale without state-mandated caps on increases, so your tax obligation will be based on the current fair market value upon purchase. Ste. Genevieve County residents qualify for Homestead Exemption and Over-65 Senior Exemption programs — contact the Ste. Genevieve County Assessor immediately after closing to file applications and reduce your taxable assessed value. Obtain your Assessment Notice of Value within 30 days, compare it to recent comparable sales, and file a formal appeal with the Ste. Genevieve County Board of Equalization by the deadline if the assessment seems excessive.