Ballenger Creek property tax, in one number.
The typical Ballenger Creek homeowner pays $3,617 a year on a $387,300 home. That's below the Frederick County rate (0.99%) and close to the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxBallenger Creek at a glance
Ballenger Creek is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Frederick County. 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 Ballenger Creek's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,695, versus $3,320 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.3% of the median household income of $108,944.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Frederick County
Ballenger Creek compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek | $3,617 | $387,300 | 0.93% |
| Frederick County | $4,584 | $464,600 | 0.99% |
| Maryland | $4,093 | $419,900 | 0.97% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Frederick County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Frederick County0.99% · $4,584
- Frederick1.25% · $5,001
- Urbana1.08% · $6,942
- Brunswick1.04% · $3,912
- Walkersville0.94% · $4,593
- Linganore0.91% · $4,844
- Green Valley0.86% · $5,136
- Adams County1.33% · $3,561
- Howard County1.17% · $6,987
- Franklin County1.10% · $2,740
- Carroll County0.91% · $3,934
- Montgomery County0.87% · $5,539
- Loudoun County0.85% · $6,325
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Ballenger Creek?
The effective rate is about 0.93%. The median homeowner pays $3,617 a year on a home worth a median $387,300 (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 $400,000 home in Ballenger Creek?
About $3,720 a year, or roughly $310 a month, at Ballenger Creek's average effective rate of 0.93%. 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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