Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Burwell, Nebraska
Median Burwell, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 0.88%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Burwell, Nebraska home value: $292,900
Median annual Burwell, Nebraska tax bill: $2,619, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Valley calculated?
Property taxes in Burwell, 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 Burwell's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Burwell, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,578
$2,392
How Does the Burwell Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Burwell property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Burwell's median effective tax rate of 0.88% — based on actual property records in Valley 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 Burwell's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Burwell's median tax rate is lower than Nebraska's 1.39% state median, and the median property tax bill is $2,619, which is $219 higher than the state median bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Burwell, though the available ZIP code data shows 68823 at $2,619.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Burwell.
About Burwell Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Burwell, Valley, Nebraska
Burwell’s median effective property tax rate of 0.88% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Valley 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 Burwell. Homeowners in ZIP code 68823 carry a median effective rate of 0.88%, while those in 68823 pay 0.88%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Valley County. Understanding which part of Burwell you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Burwell 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 Burwell, Valley 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 Burwell'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 Burwell Tax Rate
0.88%
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 Valley County Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68823 | 0.61% | 0.87% | 0.88% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Burwell, 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 Valley 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 Valley 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 Burwell.
For example, the median home price in Burwell is $292,900, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 68823 has the highest median home price at $292,900.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$63,270
$215,535
$367,800
Median Burwell Market Value
$292,900
Median Valley County Market Value
$118,540
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68823 | $94,830 | $164,240 | $292,900 | $581,405 | $708,054 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Burwell are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, which means two homes with similar market values can still face different taxes if their assessments or exemptions differ.
For Burwell homeowners, the median home price is $292,900, and the median property tax bill is $2,619. That is slightly above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. The amount a homeowner pays can also be affected by local levies, special district charges, and whether any exemptions apply.
Bills can vary widely across the area, with the 25th percentile at $1,015 and the 75th percentile at $5,267. For many homeowners, this makes it important to understand how the assessment is calculated and whether the bill accurately reflects the home’s value.
Median Burwell Tax Bill
$2,619
Median Valley County Tax Bill
$1,510
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Burwell, Valley County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68823 | $422 | $1,015 | $2,619 | $5,267 | $6,097 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Valley Tax Assessor | |
| Website | valley.gworks.com |