53528 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53528 (Cross Plains, Wisconsin) pay a median of $6,346/year in property taxes on homes valued at $424,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.49%, which is 6% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53528 is approximately $529, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dane County. This is $3,147 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53528 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54215 (1.49%) and 54770 (1.49%).

In Cross Plains, property taxes represent approximately 6.1% of the median household income of $104,068, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses all residential properties annually to fair market value without a homestead exemption; Dane County properties see market-rate adjustments yearly. Households earning under $67,800 on a primary residence qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit — claim it on your state income tax return for $50–$800 annual relief. Request a Board of Review hearing with the Dane County Assessor by the second Monday in May to contest your assessment.