89448 Property Tax Rate
Zephyr Cove, Nevada · Part of Douglas County
Effective Tax Rate
0.38%
150.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$5,082
$424/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$5,081
Monthly
$423
Eff. Rate
0.38%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 89448 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
$424/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.14 percentage points below the Nevada average
Nevada average: 0.52%
Data confidence
Moderate confidenceThe Census margin of error is $873, about 17% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Douglas 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 89448 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
Moderate ACS confidence
$873 tax MOE, 17% 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
Douglas County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 89448
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 $1,336,500, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.38%, 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 $424 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Douglas County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 89448 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 89448
0.38%
Effective rate
Nevada Avg
0.52%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Nevada
Lower than 83% of ZIP codes in Nevada(17th percentile, 145 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 89448
Property owners in ZIP code 89448 (Zephyr Cove, Nevada) pay a median of $5,082/year in property taxes on homes valued at $1,336,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.38%, which is 27% below the Nevada state average of 0.52%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 89448 is approximately $424, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Douglas County. This is $3,055 more than the Nevada average of $2,027/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nevada, 89448 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 89119 (0.38%) and 89156 (0.38%).
In Zephyr Cove, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $136,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 89448, 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 Douglas 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 ±$873. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 89448 is part of Douglas County, Nevada. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 89448
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0.00 percentage points lower than ZIP 89448.
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Quality
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$663,501 higher median home value than ZIP 89448.
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Quality
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89119
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0.00 percentage points lower than ZIP 89448.
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0.38%
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Quality
94
89156
Las Vegas, NV
Within 0.00 percentage points of ZIP 89448.
Rate
0.38%
Tax
$1,101
Quality
94
89444
Wellington, NV
Within 0.00 percentage points of ZIP 89448.
Rate
0.38%
Tax
$1,701
Quality
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89106
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0.00 percentage points lower than ZIP 89448.
Rate
0.38%
Tax
$992
Quality
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89142
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Rate
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Tax
$1,246
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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.