65261 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65261 (Keytesville, Missouri) pay a median of $844/year in property taxes on homes valued at $111,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is near the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65261 is approximately $70, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chariton County. This is $532 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65261 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 64461 (0.76%) and 65279 (0.76%).

In Keytesville, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $61,964, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses to market value at purchase with no state-imposed annual increase cap thereafter. Chariton County provides a Homestead Exemption and Senior exemption (65+); submit your application to the Chariton County Assessor before the county's stated deadline. File an appeal with the Chariton County Assessor within the appeal window if your assessed value exceeds your purchase price or seems inconsistent with comparable homes.