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Pescadero, California property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.51%

Homeowners in Pescadero, California paid a median $10,001 a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,958,300, an effective rate of about 0.51% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians · Census-designated place

#96 lowest of 895California places we cover

0.61%San Mateo County overall
Median tax paid
$10,001
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$1,958,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.51%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
4.0%
of $250,001 median household income
Owner costs
$4,001/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Pescadero vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Pescadero0.51%
San Mateo County0.61%
California0.70%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Pescadero$10,001
San Mateo County$9,519
California$5,124
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Pescadero

At the local 0.51% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$766$64
$250,000$1,277$106
$350,000$1,787$149
$500,000$2,553$213

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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 Pescadero, California?

Homeowners in Pescadero, California paid a median $10,001 a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,958,300, an effective rate of about 0.51% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $1,277 a year at the 0.51% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Pescadero higher than the rest of California?

Pescadero ranks #96 lowest of 895 California places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. San Mateo County overall is 0.61%.