98851 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 98851 (Soap Lake, Washington) pay a median of $1,639/year in property taxes on homes valued at $240,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 11% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98851 is approximately $137, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Grant County. This is $1,953 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98851 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98323 (0.68%) and 98596 (0.68%).

In Soap Lake, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $67,009, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington has no state income tax and does not reassess property at sale — your assessed value locks in until major improvements are made or the county carries out a revaluation. Grant County offers a Senior/Disabled Exemption Program and Property Tax Reduction Program for income-qualified residents — contact the Grant County Assessor to apply for these programs by the annual deadline. Obtain your property's current assessment from the Grant County Assessor within 30 days of purchase and explore exemption eligibility to potentially lower your tax obligation.