Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Lewellen, Nebraska
Median Lewellen, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.03%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Lewellen, Nebraska home value: $72,735
Median annual Lewellen, Nebraska tax bill: $667, $1,733 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Garden calculated?
Property taxes in Lewellen, 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 Lewellen's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Lewellen, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Lewellen Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Lewellen property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Lewellen's median effective tax rate of 1.03% — based on actual property records in Garden County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Lewellen'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 Lewellen: rates range from $667 in 69147 to $667 in 69147, 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 Lewellen.
About Lewellen Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Lewellen, Garden, Nebraska
Lewellen’s median effective property tax rate of 1.03% is higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Garden 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 Lewellen. Homeowners in the 69147 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.03%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.03%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Garden County. Understanding which part of Lewellen you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Lewellen homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the 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 Lewellen, Garden 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 Lewellen'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 Ă· 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 Lewellen Tax Rate
1.03%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Garden County Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69147 | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Lewellen, 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 Garden 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 Garden 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. 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 Lewellen.
For example, the median home price in Lewellen is $72,735, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 69147 has the highest median home price at $72,735.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$72,735
$251,743
$430,750
Median Lewellen Market Value
$72,735
Median Garden County Market Value
$84,422
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69147 | $12,621 | $30,805 | $72,735 | $178,059 | $347,748 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Lewellen are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Garden County. The bill is calculated by applying that rate to the property’s taxable value, so homes with higher assessed values generally face larger tax bills. Local taxing authorities also factor in budgets for schools, roads, and other public services, which can influence what homeowners owe.
For Lewellen homeowners, the median home price is $72,735, and the median property tax bill is $667.00. That figure is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills in the area can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $296 and the 75th percentile at $1,439. Higher-value homes or properties with fewer exemptions may see larger bills, while lower-assessed homes may pay less.
Median Lewellen Tax Bill
$667
Median Garden County Tax Bill
$783
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69147 | $110 | $296 | $667 | $1,439 | $2,563 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Garden Tax Assessor | |
| Website | garden.gworks.com |