How much are property taxes in Stepping Stone, CO?
Homeowners in Stepping Stone, CO pay a median of $5,828 (±$386) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,726.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,135.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $785,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,828 (±$386)
- With a mortgage
- $5,726
- Without a mortgage
- $6,135
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Stepping Stone against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Stepping Stone | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,828 (±$386) | $3,947 (±$48) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,726 (±$479) | $3,971 (±$59) | $2,707 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,135 (±$640) | $3,865 (±$92) | $2,339 (±$20) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $785,700 (±$54,777) | $713,600 (±$5,715) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
In Stepping Stone, the median real estate tax is higher than in Douglas County ($3,947).
It is also higher than in Colorado ($2,602).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Douglas County, Stepping Stone ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 12 of 323.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Stepping Stone
The median tax ($5,828) is 0.7% of the median home value ($785,700).
Across Douglas County the same ratio is 0.6%.
Across Colorado it is 0.5%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Stepping Stone
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stone | — | $5,828 (±$386) | — |
| Meridian Village | 0.9 mi | $5,998 (±$282) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Ridge | 1.0 mi | $6,708 (±$702) | Higher |
| Stonegate | 1.8 mi | $4,037 (±$172) | Lower |
| Parker | 2.5 mi | $3,568 (±$113) | Lower |
| Meridian | 2.7 mi | $3,351 (±$727) | Lower |
| Lone Tree | 2.8 mi | $5,186 (±$484) | Lower |
| Dove Valley | 4.2 mi | $2,883 (±$306) | Lower |
| Castle Pines | 4.4 mi | $5,269 (±$366) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stonegate, CO ($4,037), Parker, CO ($3,568), Meridian, CO ($3,351).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sierra Ridge, CO ($6,708).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Pines Village | $9,287 (±$1,070) |
| 2 | Sterling Ranch | $7,302 (±$715) |
| 3 | Sierra Ridge | $6,708 (±$702) |
| 4 | Meridian Village | $5,998 (±$282) |
| 5 | Stepping Stone | $5,828 (±$386) |
| 6 | Perry Park | $5,286 (±$870) |
| 7 | Castle Pines | $5,269 (±$366) |
| 8 | Lone Tree | $5,186 (±$484) |
| 9 | Roxborough Park | $4,202 (±$250) |
| 10 | The Pinery | $4,047 (±$337) |
| 11 | Stonegate | $4,037 (±$172) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Stepping Stone is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Stepping Stone
How much are property taxes in Stepping Stone?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Stepping Stone, CO is $5,828 (±$386) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Stepping Stone?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Stepping Stone, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Stepping Stone higher than in Douglas County?
In Stepping Stone, the median real estate tax is higher than in Douglas County ($3,947).
It is also higher than in Colorado ($2,602).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stepping Stone CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stepping Stone CDP, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stepping Stone CDP, Colorado
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stepping Stone CDP, Colorado
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stepping Stone CDP, Colorado
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Stepping Stone CDP, Colorado (place:73925, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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