64744 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64744 (El Dorado Springs, Missouri) pay a median of $1,059/year in property taxes on homes valued at $164,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 17% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 64744 is approximately $88, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cedar County. This is $317 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64744 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 64844 (0.65%) and 65023 (0.65%).

In El Dorado Springs, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $44,362, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri law allows annual assessment increases without a statewide ceiling; properties reassess to market value at sale. Cedar County offers Homestead Exemption and Senior exemption (65+)—submit your application to the Cedar County Assessor before the county filing deadline. After filing, request confirmation from the Cedar County Assessor that your exemption has been applied and note any future exemption renewal deadlines.