Sebastian County Property Taxes
Sebastian County, Arkansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$90/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
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)
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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
0.65%
Effective rate
Arkansas Avg
0.53%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.