Lake Tapps, Washington property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.01%

Homeowners in Lake Tapps, Washington paid a median $7,510 a year in property tax on a median home worth $742,400, an effective rate of about 1.01% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#377 lowest of 397Washington places we cover

0.91%Pierce County overall
Median tax paid
$7,510
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$742,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.01%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
5.1%
of $148,005 median household income
Owner costs
$3,340/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Lake Tapps vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Lake Tapps1.01%
Pierce County0.91%
Washington0.81%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Lake Tapps$7,510
Pierce County$4,770
Washington$4,556
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Lake Tapps

At the local 1.01% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,517$126
$250,000$2,529$211
$350,000$3,541$295
$500,000$5,058$421

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Lake Tapps, Washington?

Homeowners in Lake Tapps, Washington paid a median $7,510 a year in property tax on a median home worth $742,400, an effective rate of about 1.01% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Lake Tapps?

About $2,529 a year at the 1.01% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Lake Tapps higher than the rest of Washington?

Lake Tapps ranks #377 lowest of 397 Washington places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.81%. Pierce County overall is 0.91%.