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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What type of properties do you work with?
We review and appeal property taxes on single family homes, residential condominiums, villas, and small apartment properties up to four units.
How do I know what my property’s current assessed value and tax bill are?
St. Louis County provides online access to publicly available information about your property, including the current assessment and tax bill, at https://revenue.stlouisco.com/ias/. Our team is happy to help you access your current assessment and tax bill. Call us or email at 314-475-3703 or luke@mastaxappeal.com.
Who is responsible for reassessing property?
The county assessor is responsible for reassessing real property within the county every odd numbered year. The assessor’s work is subject to review by the county Board of Equalization and the State Tax Commission. The State Tax Commission is the state agency that oversees general supervision of assessors and enforces property tax laws.
How is an assessment established?
Once the market value has been determined, the assessor calculates a percentage of that value to arrive at the assessed value. The residential percentage in St. Louis County is 19%. A residence with a market value of $100,000 would be assessed at 19%, which would place its assessed value at $19,000. Commercial property and agricultural property are assessed at 32% and 12% respectively.
What is market value?
In short, market value is the price the property would bring in a typical sale transaction with no duress on either party (buyer or seller).
How do I calculate my residential real estate taxes?
To figure out how much your taxes are, multiply your market value by 0.19. This will give you the assessed value. You then multiply your assessed value by the most recent county tax rate. This calculation will total the amount of taxes due.
Can I file an appeal on my own?
Yes, but if you are considering filing your own appeal, you will need to allow for time to work with a realtor to research comparable sales to determine a fair value for your home, possibly having your home appraised, and appearing before the Board of Equalization.
My property taxes are paid by my mortgage company, how can I receive an adjustment?
Mortgage companies typically pay taxes directly to the county using a portion of your escrow account. If your taxes are less than the mortgage company has estimated you can request that they either lower your monthly house payment or issue you a refund from your escrow account.
