Live Oak property tax, in one number.
The typical Live Oak homeowner pays $6,952 a year on a $1,015,200 home. That's above the Santa Cruz County rate (0.64%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxLive Oak at a glance
Live Oak is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Santa Cruz County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
Property tax calculator
Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Live Oak's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $7,806, versus $5,812 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.7% of the median household income of $103,674.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Santa Cruz County
Live Oak compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | $6,952 | $1,015,200 | 0.68% |
| Santa Cruz County | $6,538 | $1,027,500 | 0.64% |
| California | $5,124 | $734,700 | 0.70% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Santa Cruz County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Santa Cruz County0.64% · $6,538
- Soquel0.73% · $7,025
- Scotts Valley0.72% · $7,933
- Capitola0.72% · $5,675
- Watsonville0.64% · $4,375
- Rio del Mar0.63% · $8,403
- Santa Cruz0.56% · $6,768
- San Benito County0.81% · $6,441
- Santa Clara County0.67%+ · $10,000+
- Monterey County0.63% · $4,910
- San Mateo County0.61% · $9,519
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Live Oak?
The effective rate is about 0.68%. The median homeowner pays $6,952 a year on a home worth a median $1,015,200 (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 $1,000,000 home in Live Oak?
About $6,800 a year, or roughly $567 a month, at Live Oak's average effective rate of 0.68%. 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 county 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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