Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Sumner, Nebraska
Median Sumner, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.00%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Sumner, Nebraska home value: $2,661,070
Median annual Sumner, Nebraska tax bill: $26,659, $24,259 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Buffalo calculated?
Property taxes in Sumner, Nebraska 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 Sumner's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Sumner, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$26,611
$24,694
How Does the Sumner Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Sumner property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Sumner's median effective tax rate of 1.00% — based on actual property records in Buffalo County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Sumner'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 Sumner: rates range across local tax areas, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Sumner's median effective tax rate is lower than Nebraska's 1.39% state median tax rate, and the median property tax bill of $26,659 is $24,259 higher than the state median bill.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Sumner.
About Sumner Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Sumner, Buffalo, Nebraska
Sumner’s median effective property tax rate of 1.00% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Buffalo County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Sumner. Homeowners in the highest ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.00%, while those in the lowest ZIP code pay 1.00%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Buffalo County. Understanding which part of Sumner you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Sumner homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 30, 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 Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
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 Sumner's effective property tax rate to other cities in Nebraska and the median property tax rates in Nebraska 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 SumnerTax Rate
1.00%
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 BuffaloCounty Tax Rate
1.31%
Median Effective NebraskaTax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68878 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Sumner, Nebraska, 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, assessment notices are sent in June each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of June.
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 Sumner property owners, the median home price is $2,661,070, and the median tax bill is $26,659, far above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$101,215
$210,868
$320,520
Median Sumner Market Value
$2,661,070
Median Buffalo County Market Value
$215,958
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68878 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Sumner are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by the county and other taxing authorities. 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 annual bill. For homeowners, this means that a higher assessed value can lead to a higher property tax bill, even if the home has not been sold.
In Sumner, the median home price is $2,661,070, and the property tax bill at the 25th, 75th, and 90th percentiles is $26,659. That is far above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and well above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. These figures show how property taxes can significantly affect housing costs for homeowners in the city, especially when assessed values remain high.
Median Sumner Tax Bill
$26,659
Median Buffalo County Tax Bill
$2,882
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Sumner, Buffalo County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68878 | 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 | June 30 |
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| Buffalo Tax Assessor | |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |