How much are property taxes in Sterling Ranch, CO?
Homeowners in Sterling Ranch, CO pay a median of $7,302 (±$715) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,774.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,522.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $802,000.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $7,302 (±$715)
- With a mortgage
- $7,774
- Without a mortgage
- $5,522
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Sterling Ranch against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Sterling Ranch | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,302 (±$715) | $3,947 (±$48) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,774 (±$681) | $3,971 (±$59) | $2,707 (±$13) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,522 (±$1,486) | $3,865 (±$92) | $2,339 (±$20) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $802,000 (±$41,759) | $713,600 (±$5,715) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
In Sterling Ranch, 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, Sterling Ranch ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 5 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 Sterling Ranch
The median tax ($7,302) is 0.9% of the median home value ($802,000).
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 Sterling Ranch
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Ranch | — | $7,302 (±$715) | — |
| Roxborough Park | 3.3 mi | $4,202 (±$250) | Lower |
| Highlands Ranch | 5.2 mi | $3,701 (±$55) | Lower |
| Columbine | 6.7 mi | $3,084 (±$112) | Lower |
| Ken Caryl | 6.8 mi | $3,123 (±$95) | Lower |
| Littleton | 6.9 mi | $3,335 (±$85) | Lower |
| Columbine Valley | 7.4 mi | $9,517 (±$1,272) | Higher |
| Castle Pines Village | 8.8 mi | $9,287 (±$1,070) | Higher |
| Acres Green | 9.2 mi | $2,635 (±$124) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roxborough Park, CO ($4,202), Highlands Ranch, CO ($3,701), Columbine, CO ($3,084).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Columbine Valley, CO ($9,517), Castle Pines Village, CO ($9,287).
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) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sterling Ranch 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 Sterling Ranch
How much are property taxes in Sterling Ranch?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sterling Ranch, CO is $7,302 (±$715) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sterling Ranch?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Sterling Ranch, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Sterling Ranch higher than in Douglas County?
In Sterling Ranch, 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 — Sterling Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Ranch 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 Sterling Ranch CDP, Colorado (place:73943, 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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