Homeowners in Shadow Lake, Washington paid a median $8,411 a year in property tax on a median home worth $816,300, an effective rate of about 1.03% (Census 2020–2024).
0.83%King County overall
Shadow Lake vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Shadow Lake
At the local 1.03% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,546 | $129 |
| $250,000 | $2,576 | $215 |
| $350,000 | $3,606 | $301 |
| $500,000 | $5,152 | $429 |
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Nearby and related
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- Washington property tax by countyranked
- Seattle, WA0.78% effective
- Bellevue, WA0.70% effective
- Kent, WA0.93% effective
- Renton, WA0.89% effective
- Federal Way, WA0.85% effective
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in Washington
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Seattle pop. 754,195
- Spokane pop. 230,293
- Tacoma pop. 222,758
- Vancouver pop. 195,300
- Bellevue pop. 151,847
- Kent pop. 135,603
- Everett pop. 111,845
- Spokane Valley pop. 106,365
- Renton pop. 105,317
- Federal Way pop. 99,493
- King County pop. 2,287,171
- Pierce County pop. 930,319
- Snohomish County pop. 844,430
- Spokane County pop. 549,056
- Clark County pop. 516,959
- Thurston County pop. 299,067
- Kitsap County pop. 277,881
- Yakima County pop. 257,152
- Whatcom County pop. 230,503
- Benton County pop. 212,905
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Shadow Lake, Washington?
Homeowners in Shadow Lake, Washington paid a median $8,411 a year in property tax on a median home worth $816,300, an effective rate of about 1.03% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Shadow Lake?
About $2,576 a year at the 1.03% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Shadow Lake higher than the rest of Washington?
Shadow Lake ranks #385 lowest of 397 Washington places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.81%. King County overall is 0.83%.