Maple Heights-Lake Desire, 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
0.87%

Homeowners in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington paid a median $7,644 a year in property tax on a median home worth $876,200, an effective rate of about 0.87% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

#304 lowest of 397Washington places we cover

0.83%King County overall
Median tax paid
$7,644
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$876,200
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.87%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
5.3%
of $143,148 median household income
Owner costs
$3,405/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Maple Heights-Lake Desire vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Maple Heights-Lake Desire0.87%
King County0.83%
Washington0.81%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Maple Heights-Lake Desire$7,644
King County$7,114
Washington$4,556
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire

At the local 0.87% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,309$109
$250,000$2,181$182
$350,000$3,053$254
$500,000$4,362$364

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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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

Homeowners in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington paid a median $7,644 a year in property tax on a median home worth $876,200, an effective rate of about 0.87% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

About $2,181 a year at the 0.87% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Maple Heights-Lake Desire higher than the rest of Washington?

Maple Heights-Lake Desire ranks #304 lowest of 397 Washington places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.81%. King County overall is 0.83%.