Sebastian County Property Taxes

Sebastian County, Arkansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

53.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$90/mo escrow

#73 of 75 counties in Arkansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Arkansas Avg53.3% above
vs. National Avg59.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$166,000

State avg $131,967

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,234

$103/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$878

$73/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#73

of 75 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Sebastian County, Arkansas

Sebastian County taxes well below national norm

At 0.651%, Sebastian County's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.86%, putting homeowners here in the lower half nationally. The median property tax of $1,081 is less than 40% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both a lower local rate and significantly lower home values.

Higher than most Arkansas counties

Sebastian County ranks among the higher-taxed counties in Arkansas, with an effective rate of 0.651% compared to the state average of 0.532%. Its median property tax of $1,081 exceeds the state median of $705, making it one of the pricier places to own property in Arkansas.

Most expensive in this Arkansas region

Sebastian County's 0.651% rate and $1,081 median tax substantially exceed nearby Sevier County (0.480%, $536) and Van Buren County (0.460%, $562). Among the eight-county cluster examined, Sebastian ranks third-highest in effective rate, reflecting its higher median home value of $166,000.

Expected annual tax on median home

A typical Sebastian County homeowner with a $166,000 property pays roughly $1,081 annually in property taxes. For homeowners with mortgages who don't claim homestead exemptions, that figure rises to approximately $1,234.

Your home may be overassessed

Many Arkansas homeowners are assessed above actual market value and have never appealed their appraisal. If your property tax bill seems high, requesting a professional reassessment from your county assessor could uncover savings—Sebastian County residents should verify their assessment reflects current market conditions.

How Sebastian County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sebastian County$1,081
Arkansas State Average$705
National Average$1,924

Sebastian County

0.65%

Effective rate

Arkansas Avg

0.53%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sebastian County, Arkansas?
The effective property tax rate in Sebastian County, Arkansas is 0.65%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Sebastian County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sebastian County is $1,081. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,234, while those without a mortgage pay $878.
How does Sebastian County compare to the Arkansas average?
Sebastian County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is higher than the Arkansas state average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax in Sebastian County is $1,081, compared to the state average of $705.
What is the median home value in Sebastian County, Arkansas?
The median home value in Sebastian County, Arkansas is $166,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Sebastian County property tax rate higher than the Arkansas average?
Sebastian County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is higher than the Arkansas average of 0.53%. This difference of 0.12% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Sebastian County rank for property taxes in Arkansas?
Sebastian County ranks #73 out of 75 counties in Arkansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $1,081, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.