Property Taxes in Duncan, Arizona
Median Duncan, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.59%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Duncan, Arizona home value: $65,505
Median annual Duncan, Arizona tax bill: $390, $2,010 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Greenlee calculated?
Property taxes in Duncan, 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 Duncan's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Duncan, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Duncan Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Duncan property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and the calculator applies Duncan's median effective tax rate of 0.59% — based on actual property records in Greenlee County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. The calculator applies Duncan's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than using a single county rate.
Duncan's median effective tax rate is higher than Arizona's 0.51% median, while the median tax bill of $390 is lower than the state median tax bill by $2,010. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Duncan, but the available ZIP code trend shown here is 85534, where the median tax bill is $390.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Duncan.
About Duncan Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Duncan, Greenlee, Arizona
Duncan’s median effective property tax rate of 0.59% is higher 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 levies that can vary by area.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Duncan. Homeowners in the 85534 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.59%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.59%. This reflects how local taxing jurisdictions are drawn across Greenlee County. Understanding where you live in Duncan can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Duncan homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the April 28, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill 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 Duncan, 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 Duncan'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 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 Duncan Tax Rate
0.59%
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 Greenlee County Tax Rate
0.52%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85534 | 0.34% | 0.49% | 0.59% | 0.72% | 0.87% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Duncan, 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. Greenlee County 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 February 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. For Duncan, the median home price is $65,505, and the median tax bill is $390, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$54,813
$113,512
$172,211
Median Duncan Market Value
$65,505
Median Greenlee County Market Value
$58,638
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85534 | $13,744 | $32,756 | $65,505 | $118,191 | $189,238 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
Property tax bills in Duncan are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is the starting point for determining how much a homeowner owes, and local taxing authorities use it to set the final bill. Factors such as the home’s value and any applicable exemptions can affect the amount.
In Duncan, the median home price is $65,505, and the median property tax bill is $390. That is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, which can make the local tax burden feel more manageable for many homeowners. Still, bills can vary widely: the 25th percentile is $190, the 75th percentile is $651, and the 90th percentile is $1,022. These differences show how property tax bills can change based on a home’s assessed value and the tax rates applied.
Median Duncan Tax Bill
$390
Median Greenlee County Tax Bill
$332
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85534 | $80 | $190 | $390 | $651 | $1,022 |
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 |