Freeborn County Property Taxes
Freeborn County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$146/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.06%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$164,900
State avg ▼ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,745
$145/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,758
$147/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Freeborn taxes notably above national median
Freeborn County's effective rate of 1.061% exceeds the national median of roughly 0.85%, placing it in approximately the 65th percentile for property tax burden. With a median home value of $164,900—well below the national median of $281,900—residents pay $1,750 annually, less than the national median of $2,690.
Ranks 9th-highest in Minnesota
Freeborn County's 1.061% effective rate significantly exceeds Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, making it one of the state's higher-taxed counties. The median tax bill of $1,750 falls below the state median of $2,168, though the rate itself stands notably above state norms.
Heaviest tax burden in the region
Freeborn's 1.061% rate ranks as the highest among its immediate regional neighbors, outpacing Fillmore County (0.947%) and Faribault County (1.051%). Only Cottonwood County (1.128%) carries a higher burden in the broader south-central region.
What $165K home costs annually
A median-priced home in Freeborn valued at $164,900 generates approximately $1,750 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.061% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,745, while those without mortgages pay $1,758.
Appeal to contest high assessments
Freeborn County's relatively high tax rate makes accurate assessment even more critical—overvaluations carry extra sting in a higher-tax environment. Contact the county assessor's office to request a formal review of your home's value; successful appeals can deliver meaningful savings.
How Freeborn County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Freeborn County
1.06%
Effective rate
Minnesota Avg
0.97%
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.