99153 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 99153 (Metaline Falls, Washington) pay a median of $1,487/year in property taxes on homes valued at $267,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 27% below the Washington state average of 0.77%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 99153 is approximately $124, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pend Oreille County. This is $2,105 less than the Washington average of $3,592/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 99153 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98241 (0.56%) and 99121 (0.56%).

In Metaline Falls, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $43,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Washington has no state income tax and assesses property at 100% of market value with no annual cap on increases at purchase. The Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption Program reduces assessed value for qualifying homeowners 61+ or permanently disabled — contact the Pend Oreille County Assessor's office immediately after closing to determine eligibility and file your exemption application. Request a complete property record from the Pend Oreille County Assessor to verify the assessed value and confirm your exemption filing deadline.