Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Brooklyn, Maryland
Median Brooklyn, Maryland effective property tax rate: 1.19%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and slightly lower than the Maryland state median of 1.21%.
Median Brooklyn, Maryland home value: $220,600
Median annual Brooklyn, Maryland tax bill: $2,517, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Anne Arundel calculated?
Property taxes in Brooklyn, Maryland 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 Brooklyn's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Brooklyn, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.19%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,625
$2,436
How Does the Brooklyn Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Brooklyn property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Brooklyn's median effective tax rate of 1.19% — based on actual property records in Anne Arundel County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Brooklyn'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 Brooklyn: rates range from 1.19% in 21225 to 1.19% in 21225, 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 Brooklyn.
About Brooklyn Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Brooklyn, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Brooklyn’s median effective property tax rate of 1.19% is lower than the Maryland state median of 1.21% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Anne Arundel County base levy combined with local school district levies and special taxing districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Brooklyn. Homeowners in ZIP code 21225 carry a median effective rate of 1.19%, and the same ZIP code also reflects the city’s median home price of $220,600 and median tax bill of $2,517. Understanding how your assessed value is set can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Brooklyn homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the February 13, 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 Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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 Brooklyn's effective property tax rate to other cities in Maryland and the median property tax rates in Maryland 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 Brooklyn Tax Rate
1.19%
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 Anne Arundel County Tax Rate
1.09%
Median Effective Maryland Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21225 | 0.97% | 1.05% | 1.19% | 1.29% | 1.41% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
When examining property taxes in Brooklyn, Maryland, 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. The Anne Arundel County assessment office 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 Anne Arundel County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the spring.
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 example, the median home price in Brooklyn is $220,600, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 21225 has the highest median home price at $220,600.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Source: Ownwell
$9,700
$1,007,850
$2,006,000
Median Brooklyn Market Value
$220,600
Median Anne Arundel County Market Value
$386,400
Median Maryland Market Value
$338,400
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21225 | $111,600 | $142,600 | $220,600 | $278,400 | $342,600 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Brooklyn property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed market value. The assessed value is based on what the property is worth for tax purposes, and that figure is then multiplied by the applicable rate set by local taxing authorities. Factors such as location, property characteristics, and changes in market value can all affect the final bill.
For homeowners in Brooklyn, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a higher tax bill, even if the home has not been sold. With a median home price of $220,600, property taxes can represent a meaningful part of annual housing costs. The typical tax bill ranges from $1,866 at the 25th percentile to $3,112 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $3,760. In ZIP code 21225, the median tax bill is $2,517, which is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Median Brooklyn Tax Bill
$2,517
Median Anne Arundel County Tax Bill
$4,073
Median Maryland Tax Bill
$4,092
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Brooklyn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21225 | $1,493 | $1,866 | $2,517 | $3,112 | $3,760 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | February 13 |
Links | |
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| Anne Arundel Tax Assessor | |
| Website | sdat.dat.maryland.gov |