19538 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 19538 (Maxatawny, Pennsylvania) pay a median of $2,719/year in property taxes on homes valued at $190,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.43%, which is 6% above the Pennsylvania state average of 1.34%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 19538 is approximately $227, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berks County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, 19538 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 15739 (1.43%) and 17602 (1.43%).

In Maxatawny, property taxes represent approximately 5.5% of the median household income of $49,141, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Pennsylvania assesses property at fair market value with no statewide cap; Berks County follows a standard reassessment process, and your property will be valued at current market rates when purchased and at each reassessment cycle. Seniors (age 65+), surviving spouses, and disabled persons earning ≤$35,000 qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which rebates up to $975 annually — apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by June 30. File for your school district's Homestead Exclusion with the Berks County Assessor within 30 days of closing; the exclusion amount is determined by your specific school district and reduces school operating taxes.