Are Homeowners Overpaying on Property Taxes? Now They Can Find Out on Realtor.com®
Realtor.com has launched a groundbreaking property tax assessment tool revealing that over 40% of U.S. homeowners may be overpaying their property taxes. The new feature, integrated into the My Home dashboard, helps homeowners identify potential savings and provides evidence for tax protests.
The analysis shows a median potential savings of $539 per year, equivalent to 15% of the average property tax bill. Texas leads with 51.2% of homes identified for protesting, followed by South Dakota (48.3%) and California (47.8%). The median U.S. property tax bill increased to $3,500 in 2024, up 2.8% from 2023.
The tool offers three key benefits: personalized savings estimates, downloadable evidence packets, and market comparisons for building appeals cases. Georgia experienced the highest tax burden increase at 15.6%, while Nebraska saw the largest decrease at -15.3%. The resource is now available across all platforms for homeowners who claim their property through Realtor.com.
Realtor.com ha lanciato uno strumento innovativo per la valutazione delle tasse sulla proprietà, che rivela come oltre il 40% dei proprietari di casa negli Stati Uniti potrebbe pagare più del dovuto. La nuova funzionalità, integrata nel cruscotto My Home, aiuta i proprietari a identificare possibili risparmi e fornisce prove utili per contestare le tasse.
L'analisi evidenzia un risparmio potenziale mediano di 539 dollari all'anno, pari al 15% della media della tassa sulla proprietà. Il Texas guida la classifica con il 51,2% delle abitazioni segnalate per contestazioni, seguito dal South Dakota (48,3%) e dalla California (47,8%). La tassa mediana sulla proprietà negli USA è salita a 3.500 dollari nel 2024, con un aumento del 2,8% rispetto al 2023.
Lo strumento offre tre vantaggi principali: stime personalizzate di risparmio, pacchetti di prove scaricabili e confronti di mercato per supportare le richieste di revisione. La Georgia ha registrato l'incremento maggiore del carico fiscale, pari al 15,6%, mentre il Nebraska ha avuto la diminuzione più consistente, pari al -15,3%. La risorsa è ora disponibile su tutte le piattaforme per i proprietari che registrano la loro proprietà tramite Realtor.com.
Realtor.com ha lanzado una innovadora herramienta de evaluación de impuestos a la propiedad que revela que más del 40% de los propietarios en EE.UU. podrían estar pagando impuestos excesivos. La nueva función, integrada en el panel My Home, ayuda a los propietarios a identificar posibles ahorros y proporciona evidencia para protestas fiscales.
El análisis muestra un ahorro potencial medio de 539 dólares al año, equivalente al 15% del impuesto promedio sobre la propiedad. Texas lidera con el 51,2% de las viviendas identificadas para protestar, seguido por Dakota del Sur (48,3%) y California (47,8%). El impuesto mediano a la propiedad en EE.UU. aumentó a 3.500 dólares en 2024, un 2,8% más que en 2023.
La herramienta ofrece tres beneficios clave: estimaciones personalizadas de ahorro, paquetes de evidencia descargables y comparaciones de mercado para respaldar apelaciones. Georgia experimentó el mayor aumento en la carga fiscal con un 15,6%, mientras que Nebraska tuvo la mayor disminución con un -15,3%. El recurso ya está disponible en todas las plataformas para propietarios que reclamen su propiedad a través de Realtor.com.
Realtor.com은 미국 주택 소유자의 40% 이상이 재산세를 과다 납부하고 있을 가능성을 밝히는 혁신적인 재산세 평가 도구를 출시했습니다. 이 새로운 기능은 My Home 대시보드에 통합되어 주택 소유자가 절감 가능성을 확인하고 세금 이의 제기를 위한 증거를 제공합니다.
분석 결과 연간 중간 절감액은 539달러로, 평균 재산세 청구액의 15%에 해당합니다. 텍사스가 51.2%의 주택에 대해 이의 제기를 권장하며 선두를 달리고 있으며, 사우스다코타(48.3%)와 캘리포니아(47.8%)가 뒤를 잇고 있습니다. 2024년 미국의 중간 재산세 청구액은 3,500달러로 2023년 대비 2.8% 증가했습니다.
이 도구는 맞춤형 절감액 추정, 증거 자료 다운로드, 시장 비교를 통한 이의 제기 지원 등 세 가지 주요 이점을 제공합니다. 조지아는 세 부담이 15.6%로 가장 크게 증가했고, 네브래스카는 15.3% 감소해 가장 큰 하락을 기록했습니다. 이 리소스는 현재 Realtor.com을 통해 부동산을 등록한 주택 소유자 모두에게 모든 플랫폼에서 제공됩니다.
Realtor.com a lancé un outil révolutionnaire d’évaluation des taxes foncières révélant que plus de 40 % des propriétaires américains pourraient payer trop de taxes. Cette nouvelle fonctionnalité, intégrée au tableau de bord My Home, aide les propriétaires à identifier des économies potentielles et fournit des preuves pour contester les taxes.
L’analyse montre une économie médiane potentielle de 539 $ par an, soit 15 % de la facture moyenne de taxe foncière. Le Texas arrive en tête avec 51,2 % des maisons identifiées pour protestation, suivi du Dakota du Sud (48,3 %) et de la Californie (47,8 %). La facture médiane des taxes foncières aux États-Unis a augmenté à 3 500 $ en 2024, soit une hausse de 2,8 % par rapport à 2023.
L’outil offre trois avantages clés : des estimations personnalisées des économies, des dossiers de preuves téléchargeables et des comparaisons de marché pour appuyer les recours. La Géorgie a connu la plus forte augmentation de la charge fiscale à 15,6 %, tandis que le Nebraska a enregistré la plus forte baisse à -15,3 %. Cette ressource est désormais disponible sur toutes les plateformes pour les propriétaires qui enregistrent leur bien via Realtor.com.
Realtor.com hat ein bahnbrechendes Tool zur Bewertung der Grundsteuer eingeführt, das zeigt, dass über 40 % der Hausbesitzer in den USA möglicherweise zu viel Grundsteuer zahlen. Das neue Feature, integriert im My Home-Dashboard, hilft Hausbesitzern, potenzielle Einsparungen zu erkennen und liefert Beweise für Steuerwidersprüche.
Die Analyse zeigt eine mittlere potenzielle Ersparnis von 539 USD pro Jahr, was 15 % der durchschnittlichen Grundsteuerrechnung entspricht. Texas führt mit 51,2 % der Häuser, die zum Widerspruch empfohlen werden, gefolgt von South Dakota (48,3 %) und Kalifornien (47,8 %). Die mittlere Grundsteuerrechnung in den USA stieg 2024 auf 3.500 USD, ein Anstieg von 2,8 % gegenüber 2023.
Das Tool bietet drei Hauptvorteile: personalisierte Schätzungen der Einsparungen, herunterladbare Beweispakete und Marktvergleiche zur Unterstützung von Einsprüchen. Georgia verzeichnete den größten Anstieg der Steuerbelastung mit 15,6 %, während Nebraska den größten Rückgang mit -15,3 % hatte. Die Ressource ist jetzt auf allen Plattformen für Hausbesitzer verfügbar, die ihre Immobilie über Realtor.com registrieren.
- Launch of new revenue-generating property tax protest feature on Realtor.com platform
- Large market opportunity with 40.5% of U.S. properties potentially overassessed
- Median potential savings of $539 per year per property creates strong value proposition
- Feature available across multiple platforms (desktop, mobile web, iOS, Android)
- Strategic expansion of services in high-growth states like Texas (51.2% protest opportunity) and California (47.8% protest opportunity)
- Rising property tax assessments could reduce user engagement with Realtor.com's core home listing services
- Complex state-specific regulations may limit feature adoption in certain markets
- No disclosed revenue model or monetization strategy for the new feature
- Potential competition from existing property tax protest services
Insights
Realtor.com's tax protest tool creates user value beyond listings, potentially boosting engagement and differentiation in competitive real estate platforms.
Realtor.com's new property tax protesting resource represents a strategic expansion of functionality that addresses a significant homeowner pain point. The data presented in the release - that 40.5% of U.S. properties may be overassessed with a median potential savings of
This tool extends Realtor.com's utility beyond traditional listing services by addressing ongoing homeownership costs. By integrating it into the My Home dashboard, the company creates additional reasons for homeowners to engage with the platform regularly, not just during buying or selling transactions.
The implementation leverages Realtor.com's existing data capabilities, providing three key benefits as outlined in the release: estimating potential savings, accessing downloadable evidence packets, and utilizing market comparisons to build a case. The feature's ability to generate property-specific evidence formatted for tax appeals adds concrete utility.
The timing appears advantageous, as the release notes the median property tax bill increased to
The release states this is "the first time on a major real estate platform" that homeowners can access such comprehensive tax protesting resources, suggesting potential differentiation in the competitive real estate platform landscape. This represents a thoughtful product evolution that creates new value for users while potentially strengthening the platform's engagement metrics.
Realtor.com leverages data assets to solve a $539 median tax overpayment problem affecting 40.5% of U.S. properties, expanding beyond transaction-focused services.
Realtor.com's property tax protest tool represents a notable expansion of functionality in the real estate platform space. The release provides substantial data supporting the feature's potential value: 40.5% of U.S. properties potentially overassessed, with median savings of
The state-by-state analysis in the release reveals significant variation in opportunities for tax relief, with Texas (
What distinguishes this feature is its comprehensive approach - providing not just information but actionable resources. The release details three key components: personalized savings estimates, downloadable evidence packets with assessment values and local tax rates, and market comparisons using data from similar homes.
The release notes the median property tax burden climbed to
By positioning this as "the first time on a major real estate platform" that such a tool is available, Realtor.com appears to be targeting an underserved aspect of homeownership. The feature leverages the platform's existing property data and valuation capabilities to address ongoing homeowner financial concerns, potentially creating additional engagement opportunities beyond the traditional transaction-focused features of real estate platforms.
According to Realtor.com's new property tax report, more than
"Most homeowners don't realize they can protest their property taxes, and even fewer know how to do it," said David Masters, Sr. Director of Product at Realtor.com®. "We built this resource to simplify what has traditionally been a confusing and intimidating process. By integrating it into the My Home dashboard, we're giving homeowners a clear view into what they might be overpaying, equipping them with solid evidence, and making it easy to take action. Our goal is to help people feel more confident navigating the protest process, and potentially save money."
Millions Could Benefit from Protesting… Especially in These States
A Realtor.com® analysis found that over
Top States with Highest Opportunity for Property Tax Relief
State | Share of Homes Identified for Protesting | Estimated Median Savings from Protesting |
51.2 % | ||
48.3 % | ||
47.8 % | ||
47.3 % | ||
46.5 % |
In states like
Built-In Support for Homeowners When They Need It Most
The tax protesting resource comes at a critical moment and is available to homeowners who claim their home in the My Home dashboard on Realtor.com®. According to the Realtor.com® Tax Protest Report, the median property tax bill in the
Some states have seen far more dramatic spikes.
States with the Biggest Tax Burden Hikes (2023–2024)
State | Median Tax Burden Change YoY | Median Assessment Value Change YoY |
+15.6 % | +4.8 % | |
+7.8 % | +10.0 % | |
+5.9 % | +0.8 % | |
+5.6 % | 0.0 % | |
+5.5 % | 0.0 % |
However, some states saw decreases or no change to their median tax burden between 2023 and 2024 including
States with the Biggest Tax Burden Drops (2023–2024)
State | Median Tax Burden Change YoY | Median Assessment Value Change YoY |
-15.3 % | +8.3 % | |
-12.9 % | +12.8 % | |
-1.1 % | 0.0 % | |
-0.2 % | +8.2 % | |
0.0 % | 0.0 % |
Why This Matters Now
With homeownership costs rising, property taxes are often overlooked, despite being one of the most significant recurring expenses homeowners face. This resource is designed to shine a light on the hidden costs of over-assessment while educating users and making the tax protest process approachable and actionable to millions of Americans who could benefit from it.
Three Key Benefits for Homeowners:
- Estimate Potential Savings - See personalized, property-specific estimates of how much can potentially be saved annually by protesting the current tax assessment.
- Access Downloadable Evidence - Access evidence packets with a home's county-assessed value, local tax rates, comparable data for nearby properties, all formatted to support an appeal.
- Use Market Comparisons to Build a Case - Easily view and download comparable data for similar homes in the neighborhood and connect with local agents for additional help, if needed.
The tax protesting resource is now available on desktop, mobile web, iOS, and Android for all homeowners who claim their property through Realtor.com®.
Methodology
For the year over year analysis, tax records from 2023 and 2024 are collected from properties only where both years are available. Data is from the Realtor.com tax assessment database. Year over year changes are calculated at the property level and aggregated by state from there.
About Realtor.com®
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Media contact: Asees Singh, press@realtor.com
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