Property Tax Analysis for Buena Vista County, IA

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Buena Vista County.

Effective Tax Rate

1.3%

Annual Tax Bill

$1,781

Monthly Escrow

$148

Tax Burden

2.8% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$138,100
Est. Assessed Value$117,385
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate1.3%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$267
5-Year Savings$1,335
vs National Averageabove (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Buena Vista County

Buena Vista County in Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.3%, which is above the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $138,100, that translates to $1,781 annually or $148 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.