53937 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53937 (Hillpoint, Wisconsin) pay a median of $4,116/year in property taxes on homes valued at $261,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.57%, which is 12% above the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53937 is approximately $343, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sauk County. This is $917 more than the Wisconsin average of $3,199/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53937 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 54467 (1.57%) and 53935 (1.57%).

In Hillpoint, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $86,957, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wisconsin reassesses properties annually to market value with no homestead exemption; the Sauk County Assessor adjusts all residential assessments yearly. Primary residence owners with household income below $67,800 may claim Wisconsin's Homestead Credit on state income taxes, reducing your liability by $50–$400 annually. File an assessment objection with the Sauk County Assessor by January 15 if comparable sales indicate your home is overassessed.