89704 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 89704 (Washoe Valley, Nevada) pay a median of $2,368/year in property taxes on homes valued at $608,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.39%, which is 25% below the Nevada state average of 0.52%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 89704 is approximately $197, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Washoe County. This is $341 more than the Nevada average of $2,027/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nevada, 89704 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 89102 (0.39%) and 89108 (0.39%).

In Washoe Valley, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $110,363, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nevada's 35% assessment ratio applies uniformly with full reassessment at sale, meaning your assessed value will reset to 35% of your purchase price regardless of what the prior owner paid. Washoe County offers Senior Citizen, Disabled Person, and surviving spouse exemptions on primary residences — contact the Washoe County Assessor at (775) 328-2650 to apply and confirm your eligibility and potential tax reduction. File for your exemption with the Washoe County Assessor within 30 days of closing to prevent overpayment on your first tax bill.