Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Berlin, Wisconsin
Median Berlin, Wisconsin effective property tax rate: 1.15%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Wisconsin state median of 1.43%.
Median Berlin, Wisconsin home value: $210,900
Median annual Berlin, Wisconsin tax bill: $2,442, $42 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Waushara calculated?
Property taxes in Berlin, Wisconsin 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 Berlin's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Berlin, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.15%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,425
$2,251
How Does the Berlin Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Berlin property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Berlin's median effective tax rate of 1.15% — based on actual property records in Waushara 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 Berlin'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 Berlin: rates range from 1.15% in 54923 to 1.15% in 54923, 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 Berlin.
About Berlin Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Berlin, Waushara, Wisconsin
Berlin’s median effective property tax rate of 1.15% is lower than the Wisconsin state median of 1.43% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Waushara 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 Berlin. Homeowners in the 54923 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.15%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 1.15%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Waushara County. Understanding which part of Berlin you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Berlin homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the April 27, 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 Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
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 Berlin's effective property tax rate to other cities in Wisconsin and the median property tax rates in Wisconsin 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 Berlin Tax Rate
1.15%
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 Waushara County Tax Rate
1.15%
Median Effective Wisconsin Tax Rate
1.43%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54923 | 1.04% | 1.10% | 1.15% | 1.19% | 1.24% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
When examining property taxes in Berlin, Wisconsin, 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. Waushara County 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 are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. 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 example, the median home price in Berlin is $210,900, with a median tax bill of $2,442. Tax bills range from $1,770 at the 25th percentile to $4,606 at the 90th percentile, and the highest median home price is in 54923 at $210,900.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
Source: Ownwell
$124,150
$258,900
$393,650
Median Berlin Market Value
$210,900
Median Waushara County Market Value
$192,800
Median Wisconsin Market Value
$237,700
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54923 | $121,380 | $161,500 | $210,900 | $272,300 | $375,000 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
Property tax bills in Berlin are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. For a home with a median market value of $210,900, the bill reflects how that value is taxed after local budgets and levies are applied.
What you pay can vary widely depending on your home’s assessed value and the tax rate in your area. In Berlin, the 25th percentile tax bill is $1,770, while the 75th percentile is $3,441 and the 90th percentile is $4,606. The median tax bill in ZIP code 54923 is $2,442, which is slightly above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a meaningful part of annual housing costs. A higher assessed value can lead to a larger bill, while a lower assessment may reduce what a homeowner owes.
Median Berlin Tax Bill
$2,442
Median Waushara County Tax Bill
$2,304
Median Wisconsin Tax Bill
$3,453
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Berlin, Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54923 | $1,289 | $1,770 | $2,442 | $3,441 | $4,606 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | April 27 |
Links | |
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| Waushara Tax Assessor | |
| Website | waushara.transcendenttech.com |