Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Windsor, Illinois
Median Windsor, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.19%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Windsor, Illinois home value: $120,506
Median annual Windsor, Illinois tax bill: $2,779, $379 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Moultrie calculated?
Property taxes in Windsor, Illinois 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 Windsor's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Windsor, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
2.19%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,639
$2,449
How Does the Windsor Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Windsor property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Windsor's median effective tax rate of 2.19% — based on actual property records in Moultrie 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 Windsor's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Windsor's median effective tax rate is higher than the Illinois median tax rate of 2.33%? Actually, use the provided data carefully: Windsor's rate is 2.19%, which is lower than the state median rate of 2.33%, and the median tax bill is $2,779, which is $379 higher than the state tax bill comparison provided. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Windsor, but the median tax bill is $2,779 in ZIP code 61957.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Windsor.
About Windsor Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Windsor, Moultrie, Illinois
Windsor’s median effective property tax rate of 2.19% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Moultrie County base levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Windsor. Homeowners in the 61957 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.19%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 2.19%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Moultrie County. Understanding which part of Windsor you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Windsor homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the December 4, 2025 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 Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
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 Windsor's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois 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 Windsor Tax Rate
2.19%
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 Moultrie County Tax Rate
2.26%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61957 | 1.10% | 1.52% | 2.19% | 2.76% | 3.51% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Windsor, Illinois, 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 Moultrie County assessment office 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 Moultrie County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the season.
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 Windsor.
For example, the median home price in Windsor is $120,506, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 61957 has the highest median home price at $120,506.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$32,196
$91,698
$151,200
Median Windsor Market Value
$120,506
Median Moultrie County Market Value
$110,660
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61957 | $24,361 | $73,036 | $120,506 | $149,293 | $202,097 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Windsor are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. When a property is assessed, officials estimate its market value, then apply the tax rate to determine the bill. Factors such as home value, local budgets, and exemptions can all affect the final amount homeowners owe.
For Windsor homeowners, the median home price is $120,506, and the median property tax bill is $2,779. That is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400, showing that local bills can be a meaningful expense even when home values are modest. Bills can vary widely: the 25th percentile tax bill is $1,173, while the 75th percentile is $3,947 and the 90th percentile reaches $5,257. This range means two similar homes can face very different tax bills depending on assessment and local tax rates.
Median Windsor Tax Bill
$2,779
Median Moultrie County Tax Bill
$2,485
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Windsor, Moultrie County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61957 | $720 | $1,173 | $2,779 | $3,947 | $5,257 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | December 4 |
Links | |
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| Moultrie Tax Assessor | |
| Website | moultrie.illinoisassessors.com |