63781 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 63781 (Sedgewickville, Missouri) pay a median of $947/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is 34% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 63781 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bollinger County. This is $429 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 63781 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65774 (0.51%) and 65787 (0.51%).

In Sedgewickville, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $70,169, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property to fair market value at sale without statewide annual caps, meaning your tax bill will jump to reflect the purchase price or current appraised value. Bollinger County provides Homestead Exemption and Age 65+ Senior Exemption programs — contact the Bollinger County Assessor's office immediately after purchase to file applications and reduce your taxable assessed value. Request your Assessment Notice within 30 days, verify the appraised value against comparable sales, and file a formal appeal with the Bollinger County Board of Equalization if the assessment appears excessive.