Davis Creek, Modoc County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Davis Creek, California
Median Davis Creek, California effective property tax rate: 1.02%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Davis Creek, California home value: $118,108
Median annual Davis Creek, California tax bill: $1,106, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Modoc calculated?
Property taxes in Davis Creek, California are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Davis Creek's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Davis Creek, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Davis Creek, Modoc County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.02%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,205
$1,118
How Does the Davis Creek Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Davis Creek property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Davis Creek's median effective tax rate of 1.02% — based on actual property records in Modoc County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Davis Creek's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Davis Creek: rates range from 1.02% in 96108 to 1.02% in 96108, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Davis Creek.
About Davis Creek Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Davis Creek, Modoc, California
Davis Creek’s median effective property tax rate of 1.02% is lower than the California state median of 1.21% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Modoc County base levy combined with local school district levies and Mello-Roos Community Facility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Davis Creek. Homeowners in the 96108 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.02%, while those in 96108 pay 1.02%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Modoc County. Understanding which part of Davis Creek you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Davis Creek homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the November 30, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Davis Creek's effective property tax rate to other cities in California and the median property tax rates in California and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Davis Creek Tax Rate
1.02%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Modoc County Tax Rate
1.11%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96108 | 0.96% | 0.97% | 1.02% | 1.07% | 1.14% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
When examining property taxes in Davis Creek, California, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. Modoc County estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Modoc County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For Davis Creek, the median home price is $118,108, and the median tax bill is $1,106, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400. The highest median home price is in 96108 at $118,108.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
Source: Ownwell
$46,706
$134,133
$221,559
Median Davis Creek Market Value
$118,108
Median Modoc County Market Value
$90,004
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96108 | $29,182 | $73,266 | $118,108 | $255,972 | $422,071 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
Property tax bills in Davis Creek are based on the assessed value of a home, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate to determine what a homeowner owes. For many owners, the starting point is the market value of the property, but the bill itself depends on how that value is assessed for tax purposes and any local levies that apply. In Davis Creek, the median home price is $118,108, and the median property tax bill is $1,106, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Homeowners with lower-value or more modestly assessed homes may see bills closer to the $713 25th percentile, while higher-value properties can face much larger bills, with the 75th percentile at $2,272 and the 90th percentile at $4,186. These differences show how property taxes can affect household budgets in very different ways, even within the same city.
Median Davis Creek Tax Bill
$1,106
Median Modoc County Tax Bill
$1,019
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Davis Creek, Modoc County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96108 | $313 | $713 | $1,106 | $2,272 | $4,186 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
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| Modoc Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.co.modoc.ca.us |