65351 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65351 (Sweet Springs, Missouri) pay a median of $964/year in property taxes on homes valued at $118,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.82%, which is 5% above the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65351 is approximately $80, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Saline County. This is $412 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65351 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65074 (0.82%) and 64480 (0.82%).

In Sweet Springs, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $53,720, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on increases—Saline County's 0.84% effective rate means your $2,111 median tax bill may rise at purchase. Saline County offers Homestead Exemption and Senior Exemption (65+); file with the Saline County Assessor within 30 days of closing to reduce taxable value. Contact the Saline County Assessor immediately for your assessment and file a written protest within 30 days if the appraised value exceeds fair market value.