Sterling property tax, in one number.
The typical Sterling homeowner pays $2,223 a year on a $353,400 home. That's close to the Kenai Peninsula Borough rate (0.63%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxSterling at a glance
Sterling is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Sterling's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,294, versus $2,152 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.2% of the median household income of $102,415.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Sterling compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | $2,223 | $353,400 | 0.63% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | $2,049 | $323,200 | 0.63% |
| Alaska | $3,901 | $352,900 | 1.11% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Kenai Peninsula Borough0.63% · $2,049
- Kalifornsky0.62% · $2,078
- Kenai0.57% · $1,631
- Anchorage Municipality1.26% · $4,982
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough1.06% · $3,685
- Chugach Census Area0.98% · $3,379
- Kodiak Island Borough0.87% · $3,569
- Bethel Census Area0.12% · $199
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Sterling?
The effective rate is about 0.63%. The median homeowner pays $2,223 a year on a home worth a median $353,400 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Sterling?
About $2,205 a year, or roughly $184 a month, at Sterling's average effective rate of 0.63%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the borough or city assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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