Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Blue, Arizona
Median Blue, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.34%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Blue, Arizona home value: $172,211
Median annual Blue, Arizona tax bill: $669, $1,731 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Greenlee calculated?
Property taxes in Blue, Arizona 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 Blue's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Blue, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$586
$543
How Does the Blue Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Blue property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Blue's median effective tax rate of 0.34% — based on actual property records in Greenlee County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Blue's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Blue: rates range from 0.34% in 85922 to 0.34% in 85922, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Blue.
About Blue Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Blue, Greenlee, Arizona
Blue's median effective property tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Greenlee County base levy combined with local school district levies and Community facilities districts (CFDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Blue. Homeowners in the 85922 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.34%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.34%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Greenlee County. Understanding which part of Blue you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Blue homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the April 28, 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 Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
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 Blue's effective property tax rate to other cities in Arizona and the median property tax rates in Arizona and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Blue Tax Rate
0.34%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Greenlee County Tax Rate
0.52%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85922 | 0.27% | 0.29% | 0.34% | 0.41% | 0.44% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Blue, Arizona, 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 Greenlee 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 Greenlee County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of February.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Blue.
For example, the median home price in Blue is $172,211, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85922 has the highest median home price at $172,211.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$54,813
$113,512
$172,211
Median Blue Market Value
$172,211
Median Greenlee County Market Value
$58,638
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85922 | $69,417 | $104,262 | $172,211 | $305,888 | $566,181 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
Blue property tax bills are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price, and the local tax rate applied to that value. For homeowners in Blue, the median home price is $172,211, which helps show the value range that can influence a tax bill, though the final amount depends on the assessed amount used by the county.
What a homeowner pays can vary widely. The 25th percentile tax bill is $436, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $1,172 and the 90th percentile tax bill is $1,870. In the local area, the median tax bill is $669 in ZIP code 85922, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For homeowners, that means property taxes can be a meaningful part of annual housing costs, especially when assessed values rise or exemptions are not fully applied.
Median Blue Tax Bill
$669
Median Greenlee County Tax Bill
$332
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Blue, Greenlee County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85922 | $156 | $436 | $669 | $1,172 | $1,870 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 14 |
Links | |
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| Greenlee Tax Assessor | |
| Website | parcelsearch.greenlee.az.gov |