58474 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 58474 (Oakes, North Dakota) pay a median of $1,664/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 20% above the North Dakota state average of 0.83%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 58474 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dickey County. This is $302 more than the North Dakota average of $1,362/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Dakota, 58474 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 58059 (1.01%) and 58041 (1.00%).

In Oakes, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $66,900, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Dakota reassesses all property at fair market value every four years; your assessed value will be updated during the next reassessment cycle, which may reflect your purchase price. Dickey County provides a Homestead Exemption for primary residences—file your exemption application with the Dickey County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing. Contact the Dickey County Assessor to obtain your assessment notice and confirm the 60-day window for filing a valuation protest if the assessed value seems excessive.