Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Nogales, Arizona
Median Nogales, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.73%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Nogales, Arizona home value: $135,879
Median annual Nogales, Arizona tax bill: $928, $1,472 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Santa Cruz calculated?
Property taxes in Nogales, 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 Nogales's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Nogales, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Nogales Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Nogales property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Nogales's median effective tax rate of 0.73% — based on actual property records in Santa Cruz County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Nogales'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 Nogales: rates range from $807.00 in 85628 to $929.00 in 85621, 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 Nogales.
About Nogales Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Nogales, Santa Cruz, Arizona
Nogales’s median effective property tax rate of 0.73% is lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Santa Cruz 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 Nogales. Homeowners in the 85628 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.00%, while those in 85621 pay 0.73%. This spread — 0.27 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Santa Cruz County. Understanding which part of Nogales you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Nogales 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 Nogales, Santa Cruz 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 Nogales'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 Nogales Tax Rate
0.73%
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 Santa Cruz County Tax Rate
0.81%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85621 | 0.55% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.85% | 1.04% |
| 85628 | 0.63% | 0.64% | 1.00% | 1.11% | 1.64% |
| 85648 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Nogales, 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Nogales is $135,879, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85621 has the highest median home price at $135,996.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$110,030
$245,024
$380,017
Median Nogales Market Value
$135,879
Median Santa Cruz County Market Value
$175,032
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85621 | $61,876 | $97,334 | $135,996 | $197,457 | $319,510 |
| 85628 | $33,796 | $65,451 | $110,030 | $192,272 | $1,101,976 |
| 85648 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
How are property tax bills calculated in Nogales?
Property tax bills in Nogales are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Santa Cruz County. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill homeowners receive. The calculation also reflects how local taxing authorities fund schools, roads, and other services, so two homes with different values can have very different tax bills.
What factors matter most? Home value is the biggest driver, but location within the city can also matter because tax bills vary by ZIP code. The median home price is $135,879, while the median property tax bill is $929 in ZIP code 85621 and $807 in ZIP code 85628. Across the city, the 25th percentile tax bill is $674, the 75th percentile is $1,614, and the 90th percentile is $2,608.
For homeowners, a higher assessed value usually means a higher bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed.
Median Nogales Tax Bill
$928
Median Santa Cruz County Tax Bill
$1,364
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85621 | $400 | $676 | $929 | $1,613 | $2,599 |
| 85628 | $318 | $411 | $807 | $2,292 | $11,598 |
| 85648 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 28 |
Links | |
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| Santa Cruz Tax Assessor | |
| Website | parcelsearch.santacruzcountyaz.gov |