Property Taxes in Yarnell, Arizona
Median Yarnell, Arizona effective property tax rate: 0.45%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arizona state median of 0.51%.
Median Yarnell, Arizona home value: $193,997
Median annual Yarnell, Arizona tax bill: $837, lower by $1,563 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Yavapai calculated?
Property taxes in Yarnell, 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 Yarnell's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Yarnell, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Yarnell Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Yarnell property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Yarnell's median effective tax rate of 0.45% — 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 Yarnell'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 Yarnell: rates range from 0.45% in 85362 to 0.45% in 85362, 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 Yarnell.
About Yarnell Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Yarnell, Yavapai, Arizona
Yarnell's median effective property tax rate of 0.45% 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 levies that can vary by area throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Yarnell. Homeowners in the 85362 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.45%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 0.45%. This reflects how local taxing jurisdictions are drawn across Yavapai County. Understanding where you live in Yarnell can still help you better estimate your annual tax bill.
Yarnell 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 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 Yarnell, 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 Yarnell'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 Yarnell Tax Rate
0.45%
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 Yarnell, Yavapai County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85362 | 0.33% | 0.41% | 0.45% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yarnell, Yavapai County, Arizona
When examining property taxes in Yarnell, 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 assessor 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 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. For example, the median home price in Yarnell is $193,997, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 85362 has the highest median home price at $193,997.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yarnell, Yavapai County, Arizona
Source: Ownwell
$84,628
$384,063
$683,498
Median Yarnell Market Value
$193,997
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 Yarnell, Yavapai County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85362 | $80,639 | $127,317 | $193,997 | $263,073 | $386,093 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Yarnell, Yavapai County, Arizona
Yarnell property tax bills are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the tax rates set by local taxing authorities in Yavapai County. The assessed value is based on the market value of the property, and that value is then multiplied by the applicable tax rate to determine the bill. For homeowners in Yarnell, this means that changes in market conditions can affect what they owe each year.
The median home price in Yarnell is $193,997, and the median property tax bill is $837.00. That is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and lower than the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills can still vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $554 and the 75th percentile at $1,236. For homeowners, understanding how assessed value and local rates work is key to anticipating property tax costs.
Median Yarnell Tax Bill
$837
Median Yavapai County Tax Bill
$1,568
Median Arizona Tax Bill
$1,695
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Yarnell, Yavapai County, Arizona
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85362 | $330 | $554 | $837 | $1,236 | $1,797 |
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 |