Property Taxes in Bagdad, Arizona
Median Bagdad, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.37%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Bagdad, Arizona home value: $170,202
Median annual Bagdad, Arizona tax bill: $662, $1,738 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Yavapai calculated?
Property taxes in Bagdad, 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 Bagdad's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Bagdad, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Bagdad Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Bagdad property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Bagdad's median effective tax rate of 0.37% — based on actual property records in Yavapai 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 Bagdad'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 Bagdad: rates range from 0.37% in 86321 to 0.37% in 86321, 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 Bagdad.
About Bagdad Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Bagdad, Yavapai, Arizona
Bagdad's median effective property tax rate of 0.37% is lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Yavapai 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 Bagdad. Homeowners in the 86321 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.37%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.37%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Yavapai County. Understanding which part of Bagdad you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Bagdad 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 Bagdad, Yavapai 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 Bagdad'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 Bagdad Tax Rate
0.37%
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 Yavapai County Tax Rate
0.46%
Median Effective Arizona Tax Rate
0.51%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86321 | 0.36% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Bagdad, 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 Yavapai 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 Yavapai County, assessment notices are sent in February 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. For Bagdad, the median home price is $170,202, and the median tax bill is $662, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400. The 86321 ZIP code has the highest median home price at $170,202.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$84,628
$384,063
$683,498
Median Bagdad Market Value
$170,202
Median Yavapai County Market Value
$363,523
Median Arizona Market Value
$327,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86321 | $102,982 | $154,283 | $170,202 | $205,160 | $337,010 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona
Property tax bills in Bagdad are based on the assessed value of a home, not the market value alone, and the local tax rate applied to that assessment. For homeowners, that means the bill can change when a property’s assessed value changes or when tax rates are adjusted by local governments.
In Bagdad, the median home price is $170,202, and the median property tax bill is $662.00 in ZIP code 86321. That sits well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills in the area also vary, with the 25th percentile at $581 and the 75th percentile at $896, while the 90th percentile reaches $1,577.
For homeowners, this means property taxes can have a meaningful impact on annual housing costs, especially if a home is assessed higher than it should be.
Median Bagdad Tax Bill
$662
Median Yavapai County Tax Bill
$1,568
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86321 | $451 | $581 | $662 | $896 | $1,577 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 14 |
Links | |
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| Yavapai Tax Assessor | |
| Website | gis.yavapaiaz.gov |