58461 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 58461 (Litchville, North Dakota) pay a median of $1,620/year in property taxes on homes valued at $163,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 19% above the North Dakota state average of 0.83%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 58461 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Barnes County. This is $258 more than the North Dakota average of $1,362/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Dakota, 58461 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 58344 (0.99%) and 58413 (0.99%).

In Litchville, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $61,875, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Dakota reassesses property to market value at purchase; absent an exemption, you face uncapped annual increases. Barnes County provides a Homestead Exemption and property tax exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners — apply through the Barnes County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing. File your exemption paperwork with the Barnes County Assessor immediately to ensure relief is applied to your first tax statement.