Property Taxes in Patagonia, Arizona
Median Patagonia, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.81%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Patagonia, Arizona home value: $210,264
Median annual Patagonia, Arizona tax bill: $1,481, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Santa Cruz calculated?
Property taxes in Patagonia, 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 Patagonia's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Patagonia, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Patagonia Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Patagonia property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Patagonia's median effective tax rate of 0.81% — based on actual property records in Santa Cruz 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 Patagonia'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 Patagonia: rates range from 0.81% in 85624 to 0.81% in 85624, 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 Patagonia.
About Patagonia Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Patagonia, Santa Cruz, Arizona
Patagonia’s median effective property tax rate of 0.81% 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 Patagonia. Homeowners in the 85624 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.81%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 0.81%. This spread — 0.00 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 Patagonia you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Patagonia 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 Patagonia, 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 Patagonia'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 Patagonia Tax Rate
0.81%
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 Santa Cruz County Tax Rate
0.81%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85624 | 0.57% | 0.68% | 0.81% | 0.96% | 1.15% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Patagonia, 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 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 March each year.
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 Patagonia.
For example, the median home price in Patagonia is $210,264, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 85624 has the highest median home price at $210,264.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$110,030
$245,024
$380,017
Median Patagonia Market Value
$210,264
Median Santa Cruz County Market Value
$175,032
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85624 | $29,253 | $84,436 | $210,264 | $367,980 | $551,098 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Property tax bills in Patagonia are calculated by applying the local property tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners, this means the tax bill is tied to what the home is worth and how local taxing authorities set rates. The median home price in Patagonia is $210,264, and the median tax bill is $1,481, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
How much a homeowner pays can vary widely. In Patagonia, tax bills range from $694 at the 25th percentile to $2,805 at the 75th percentile, and reach $4,330 at the 90th percentile. That spread shows how property characteristics and assessment differences can affect the final bill. For homeowners, a higher assessed value or a higher local rate can increase annual taxes, while a lower assessment can reduce them.
Median Patagonia Tax Bill
$1,481
Median Santa Cruz County Tax Bill
$1,364
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85624 | $307 | $694 | $1,481 | $2,805 | $4,330 |
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 |