Use This Map to See If You're Paying Too Much in Property Taxes

Property taxes are a big part of homeowner expenses.

But it’s an expense that many people pay too much for30 to 60 percentof taxable property is over-assessed.

Real estate site PropertyShark offers a tool that shows you whether you might be overpaying.

We’ve written about how to save money byappealing your property taxes.

Sometimes, in knowing how much you should be paying, it helps to compare.

This interactive map tells you how much you’re paying in property taxes, compared to your neighbors.

According to PropertyShark:

Our Tax Value per Sq.

Properties with high taxes are red, compared with lower-taxed properties, which are marked with blue shades.

This helps you browse neighborhoods and identify tax rates in your area.

For more detail on what the map does, check out the full post.

Check out the map itself to see prices in your area.

Tax Value per Sq.

Ft Map| PropertyShark viaBusiness Insider

Photo byAndrew Filer.