Rancho Murieta Property Tax Rate
The typical property-tax rate in Rancho Murieta is about 1.0555% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. A typical Rancho Murieta single-family home is assessed at about $562,000 for existing owners. Estimate your own bill below.
At about 1.0555%, Rancho Murieta is below the Sacramento County median of 1.1454%. See how it ranks among Sacramento County cities →
See what's behind the Rancho Murieta rate
- Tax Rate Areas in Rancho Murieta → browse each TRA and its itemized ad-valorem levies, or look up your exact TRA or parcel (APN).
- Mello-Roos in Rancho Murieta → any Community Facilities District special taxes on top of the rate.
Want the exact charges on your parcel? Check your actual bill and its direct assessments on Sacramento e-PropTax ↗
Property tax in Rancho Murieta, in context
Rancho Murieta's residential roll of roughly 2,200 parcels is about 100% single-family homes. A typical single-family home is assessed at about $562,000 — an existing owner's Proposition 13 base-year value, not today's market price — for a typical annual tax near $5,932. About 12% of single-family homes still carry a Proposition 13 base set before 2000 (a median base year near 2018), so long-time owners are assessed well below current prices.
Across Rancho Murieta's Tax Rate Areas the ad-valorem rate is uniform at about 1.0555% — the same 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved school and municipal debt applies throughout. That figure is ad-valorem only: Mello-Roos (CFD) special taxes and fixed direct assessments, where a parcel is in a district that levies them, are billed separately — check your parcel's bill for line items beyond the base rate.
Rancho Murieta property tax vs. nearby cities
How Rancho Murieta's typical rate and bill compare with its closest Sacramento County cities. A higher rate reflects more voter-approved bond debt in that area, not a higher assessment.
| City | Distance | Typical rate | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Murieta (this page) | — | 1.0555% | $5,932 |
| Wilton | 10 mi | 1.0457% | $6,536 |
| Rancho Cordova | 10 mi | 1.2967% | $5,757 |
| Mather | 12 mi | 1.2967% | $5,485 |
| Folsom | 12 mi | 1.0907% | $6,675 |
Nearest cities by Census place center; distance is straight-line. Typical bill is the median single-family figure for existing owners, ad-valorem only (excludes Mello-Roos and direct assessments).
Paying property tax in Rancho Murieta
Due dates (Sacramento County)
- 1st installment: due Nov 1, delinquent after Dec 10
- 2nd installment: due Feb 1, delinquent after Apr 10
A 10% penalty applies after each delinquency date. Pay or look up your Rancho Murieta bill by parcel at Sacramento County e-PropTax ↗.
Just bought in Rancho Murieta?
A purchase reassesses the home to its price and triggers a one-time supplemental tax bill on the difference. Estimate it with the supplemental tax calculator →
Ways to lower your Rancho Murieta bill
Most owner-occupants qualify for the $7,000 homeowners' exemption. You may also qualify for the senior or disabled-veteran property-tax exemptions — check your eligibility before the next installment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Rancho Murieta, CA?
In Rancho Murieta the typical ad-valorem property-tax rate is about 1.0555% of assessed value — the 1% Proposition 13 base plus voter-approved debt. Mello-Roos and fixed direct assessments, if any, are extra.
How much is property tax in Rancho Murieta?
A typical Rancho Murieta single-family home is assessed at about $562,000 (a Proposition 13 base-year value for existing owners), for a typical annual tax near $5,932 before any Mello-Roos. A new purchase is taxed on its price — use the calculator above for your number.
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Educational estimate only, not an official bill. Rates are ad-valorem only (excluding Mello-Roos and fixed direct assessments) and shown as an area range, not your parcel's exact Tax Rate Area. Confirm with the Sacramento County Assessor and Department of Finance.