El Dorado County Property Taxes
El Dorado County, California
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$376/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.70%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$640,500
State avg ▲ $569,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,947
$412/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,470
$289/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 58 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in El Dorado County, California
El Dorado taxes rank high nationally
El Dorado's effective tax rate of 0.704% sits just below the state average of 0.714%, placing it in the upper half of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is $4,510—68% higher than the national median of $2,690—reflecting both higher home values and California's tax structure.
Middle of the pack in California
Among California's 58 counties, El Dorado ranks roughly in the middle for effective tax rates. Its median property tax of $4,510 exceeds the state average of $4,045, driven by a median home value of $640,500 that's well above most California counties.
Higher taxes than Sierra Nevada peers
El Dorado's 0.704% rate edges out nearby Inyo County (0.707%) and Glenn County (0.647%), but trails Fresno County (0.746%) to the south. Home values here are notably higher than regional neighbors, pushing annual tax bills well above surrounding foothill communities.
Expect $4,510 per year in property taxes
A median El Dorado home valued at $640,500 generates an estimated annual property tax bill of $4,510. Homeowners with mortgages may pay slightly more at $4,947 due to escrow arrangements, while those without mortgages pay closer to $3,470.
Consider a property tax assessment appeal
Many El Dorado homeowners may be overassessed relative to recent market sales in their neighborhoods. A formal appeal to the county assessor's office costs nothing to file and can result in significant annual savings if your home's assessed value exceeds its fair market value.
How El Dorado County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
El Dorado County
0.70%
Effective rate
California Avg
0.71%
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.