{"id":44181,"date":"2024-05-30T10:11:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T17:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=44181"},"modified":"2024-05-30T10:17:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T17:17:29","slug":"buyer-tax-value-of-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-tax-value-of-property\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Tax Value of Property is Calculated"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re a homeowner or a potential homebuyer, the process of calculating the tax value of a property may seem obscure. Real estate taxes can feel additionally confusing when you see your home\u2019s assessed value on a tax bill, and it doesn\u2019t match your home\u2019s current market value.<\/p>\n

However, in most states, this process is based on a common equation.<\/p>\n

In this post, we explain the essentials of how property taxes are calculated, who levies them, and how they can affect your real estate goals. We\u2019ll also give you a list of the states with the highest and lowest property taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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A quick (and free) way to check your home value<\/h3>\n

Get a preliminary home value estimate in as little as two minutes. Our tool uses information from multiple sources to give you a range of value based on current market trends.<\/p>\n \n

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Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> The information in this post is meant to be used as a helpful guide for educational purposes. HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own tax advisor.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Who charges property taxes and why?<\/h2>\n

Property taxes are typically administered at the local government level, with each state imposing specific limits on how local jurisdictions may tax property and what those tax revenues can be used for. Your property can be subject to taxes by multiple jurisdictions, such as cities, counties, and school districts.<\/p>\n