53941 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 53941 (La Valle, Wisconsin) pay a median of $3,280/year in property taxes on homes valued at $252,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.30%, which is 7% below the Wisconsin state average of 1.40%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 53941 is approximately $273, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sauk County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wisconsin, 53941 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 53036 (1.30%) and 54443 (1.30%).

In La Valle, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $80,518, 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.