Gates, Marion County, Oregon Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Gates, Oregon
Median Gates, Oregon effective property tax rate: 0.62%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87%.
Median Gates, Oregon home value: $257,430
Median annual Gates, Oregon tax bill: $1,717, $683 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Marion calculated?
Property taxes in Gates, Oregon 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 Gates's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Gates, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Gates, Marion County, Oregon Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.62%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,596
$1,481
How Does the Gates Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Gates property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Gates's median effective tax rate of 0.62% — based on actual property records in Marion 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 Gates'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 Gates: rates range from 1717.00 in 97346 to 1717.00 in 97346, 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 Gates.
About Gates Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Gates, Marion, Oregon
Gates’s median effective property tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Marion 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 Gates. Homeowners in the 97346 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.62%, while those in the same ZIP pay 0.62%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Marion County. Understanding which part of Gates you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Gates homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before December 31, 2026.
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 Gates, Marion County, Oregon
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 Gates's effective property tax rate to other cities in Oregon and the median property tax rates in Oregon 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 Gates Tax Rate
0.62%
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 Marion County Tax Rate
0.87%
Median Effective Oregon Tax Rate
0.87%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Gates, Marion County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97346 | 0.42% | 0.51% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.91% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gates, Marion County, Oregon
When examining property taxes in Gates, Oregon, 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 Marion 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 Marion County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of October.
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 Gates.
For example, the median home price in Gates is $257,430, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 97346 has the highest median home price at $257,430.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gates, Marion County, Oregon
Source: Ownwell
$185,130
$366,405
$547,680
Median Gates Market Value
$257,430
Median Marion County Market Value
$404,860
Median Oregon Market Value
$450,850
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gates, Marion County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97346 | $63,862 | $132,885 | $257,430 | $408,655 | $658,370 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Gates, Marion County, Oregon
Property tax bills in Gates are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Marion County. When a property’s assessed value rises, the tax bill usually increases as well, while a lower assessed value can reduce what a homeowner owes. For Gates homeowners, the median home price is $257,430, which helps explain how local tax bills are calculated and why they can vary from one property to another.
The amount owed also depends on the tax rate applied to that assessed value, along with any local levies that are included in the final bill. In Gates, the 25th percentile tax bill is $985, the 75th percentile tax bill is $2,554, and the 90th percentile tax bill is $3,755. That range shows how property tax bills can differ based on home value and assessment details.
For homeowners, these taxes directly affect annual housing costs and can make a meaningful difference in monthly budgeting.
Median Gates Tax Bill
$1,717
Median Marion County Tax Bill
$3,482
Median Oregon Tax Bill
$3,806
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Gates, Marion County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97346 | $494 | $985 | $1,717 | $2,554 | $3,755 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | December 31 |
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| Marion Tax Assessor | |
| Website | mcasr.co.marion.or.us |