98941 Property Tax Rate

Roslyn, Washington · Part of Kittitas County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.45%

42.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,075

$173/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,075

Monthly

$173

Eff. Rate

0.45%

vs. Washington Avg42.2% below
vs. National Avg22.9% below

How ZIP 98941 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 98941$2,075
Washington Average$3,592
National Average$2,690

ZIP 98941

0.45%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Washington

0.12%state avg 0.77%1.59%

Lower than 97% of ZIP codes in Washington(3th percentile, 538 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 98941

Property owners in ZIP code 98941 (Roslyn, Washington) pay a median of $2,075/year in property taxes on homes valued at $464,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 42% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98941 is approximately $173, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kittitas County. This is $1,517 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98941 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 99128 (0.44%) and 98647 (0.46%).

In Roslyn, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $82,386, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington imposes no property tax cap; Kittitas County Assessor reassesses at market value at sale with full revaluation to your purchase price. Kittitas County offers the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption for homeowners 61+ or disabled persons meeting income limits (state threshold approximately $40,000–$45,000) — file through the county assessor's office to reduce your taxable value. Submit your exemption application to the Kittitas County Assessor by the March 31 deadline to ensure the benefit applies to your first tax year in the home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 98941?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 98941 (Roslyn, WA) is 0.45%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Roslyn, WA (98941)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 98941 is $2,075. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 98941 compare to the Washington average?
ZIP code 98941's effective tax rate of 0.45% is lower than the Washington state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,075, compared to the state average of $3,592.
What is the median home value in ZIP 98941?
The median home value in ZIP code 98941 (Roslyn, WA) is $464,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 98941 in?
ZIP code 98941 is part of Kittitas County in Washington. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Washington, visit the Kittitas County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$338. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 98941 is part of Kittitas County, Washington. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Kittitas County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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