53826 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53826 (Wauzeka, Wisconsin) pay a median of $2,541/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.59%, which is 14% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53826 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crawford County. This is $658 less than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53826 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53943 (1.59%) and 54552 (1.59%).

In Wauzeka, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $71,324, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses all properties annually to fair market value without a homestead exemption or cap; Crawford County's assessment rates are among Wisconsin's highest at 1.98%. Applicants with primary residence status and household income under $67,800 qualify for Wisconsin's Homestead Credit — claim it on your state tax return for modest annual relief. Contact the Crawford County Assessor to request a reassessment review using recent comparable sales from your neighborhood.