Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Wrangell, Alaska
Median Wrangell, Alaska effective property tax rate: 0.86%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alaska state median of 1.16%.
Median Wrangell, Alaska home value: $284,800
Median annual Wrangell, Alaska tax bill: $2,389, $11 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Wrangell calculated?
Property taxes in Wrangell, Alaska are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Wrangell's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Wrangell, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.86%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Wrangell Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Wrangell property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Wrangell's median effective tax rate of 0.86% — based on actual property records in Wrangell County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Wrangell's median effective rate across local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than using a single county rate.
Wrangell's median tax rate is lower than Wrangell County's 1.16% state median tax rate and results in a median property tax bill of $2,389, which is $11 lower than the state median bill and just below the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Wrangell.
About Wrangell Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Wrangell, Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell’s median effective property tax rate of 0.86% is lower than the Alaska state median of 1.16% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Wrangell County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Wrangell. Homeowners in the 99929 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.86%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.86%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Wrangell County. Understanding which part of Wrangell you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Wrangell homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the April 20, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Wrangell's effective property tax rate to other cities in Alaska and the median property tax rates in Alaska and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Wrangell Tax Rate
0.86%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Wrangell County Tax Rate
0.83%
Median Effective Alaska Tax Rate
1.16%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99929 | 0.40% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.90% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
When examining property taxes in Wrangell, Alaska, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Wrangell County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Wrangell County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Wrangell is $284,800, with the median tax bill at $2,389. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,551, while the 75th percentile is $3,004. The 90th percentile reaches $3,828. The highest median home price is in 99929 at $284,800.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
Source: Ownwell
$284,800
$284,800
$284,800
Median Wrangell Market Value
$284,800
Median Wrangell County Market Value
$200,200
Median Alaska Market Value
$291,500
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99929 | $138,000 | $222,900 | $284,800 | $359,100 | $475,660 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
Property tax bills in Wrangell are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate applied to that value. When a property’s market value rises, the tax bill can increase as well, even if the homeowner has not made any changes to the home. Local governments use these taxes to help fund public services, so the amount owed depends on both the property’s value and the rate set for the area.
For homeowners, this means a higher-value home can lead to a larger annual bill. In Wrangell, the median home price is $284,800, and the median tax bill is $2,389, which is close to the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $1,551 and the 75th percentile at $3,004. That range shows how much property taxes can differ from one homeowner to another based on assessed value and local tax rules.
Median Wrangell Tax Bill
$2,389
Median Wrangell County Tax Bill
$1,241
Median Alaska Tax Bill
$3,021
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Wrangell, Wrangell County, Alaska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99929 | $940 | $1,551 | $2,389 | $3,004 | $3,828 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 20 |
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| Wrangell Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.wrangell.com |