89440 Property Tax Rate
Virginia City, Nevada · Part of Storey County
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
3.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,101
$175/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,101
Monthly
$175
Eff. Rate
0.46%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 89440 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$175/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.06 percentage points below the Nevada average
Nevada average: 0.52%
Data confidence
Use cautionThe Census margin of error is $1,162, about 55% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Storey County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 89440 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Very high margin of error
$1,162 tax MOE, 55% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Storey County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 89440
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $456,900, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.46%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Nevada and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $175 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Storey County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 89440 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 89440
0.46%
Effective rate
Nevada Avg
0.52%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Nevada
Lower than 61% of ZIP codes in Nevada(39th percentile, 145 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 89440
Property owners in ZIP code 89440 (Virginia City, Nevada) pay a median of $2,101/year in property taxes on homes valued at $456,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.46%, which is 12% below the Nevada state average of 0.52%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 89440 is approximately $175, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Storey County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nevada, 89440 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 89031 (0.46%) and 89441 (0.46%).
In Virginia City, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $109,286, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 89440, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Storey County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$1,162. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 89440 is part of Storey County, Nevada. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 89440
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
89434
Sparks, NV
0.04 percentage points lower than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.42%
Tax
$1,857
Quality
89
89402
Crystal Bay, NV
$1,543,101 higher median home value than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.50%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
68
89413
Glenbrook, NV
$1,543,101 higher median home value than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.47%
Tax
$9,484
Quality
72
89448
Zephyr Cove, NV
0.08 percentage points lower than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.38%
Tax
$5,082
Quality
77
89451
Incline Village, NV
$868,000 higher median home value than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.48%
Tax
$6,330
Quality
82
89158
Las Vegas, NV
$734,300 higher median home value than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.54%
Tax
$6,480
Quality
94
89411
Genoa, NV
$610,500 higher median home value than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.53%
Tax
$5,706
Quality
77
89511
Reno, NV
$446,400 higher median home value than ZIP 89440.
Rate
0.51%
Tax
$4,600
Quality
94
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.