Anne Arundel County, Maryland Property Taxes

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Median Anne Arundel County effective property tax rate: 0.97%, slightly lower than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Anne Arundel County home value: $376,600
Median annual Anne Arundel County tax bill: $3,553, $1,153 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Anne Arundel County calculated?

Property taxes in Anne Arundel County 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 your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Annapolis or another part of Anne Arundel County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Anne Arundel County, Maryland Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

0.97%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$3,653

$3,390

Ownwell’s Anne Arundel County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Anne Arundel County with just two data points.

By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Anne Arundel County’s median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations.

This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing property taxes in Anne Arundel County.

For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Local government entities in Maryland set property tax rates, leading to significant variations across the state. Each year, counties like Anne Arundel estimate their required budget for public services and divide it by the total assessed value of all taxable property within their jurisdiction. This calculation determines the property tax rate. While votes and laws play a role in setting these rates and budgets, this is essentially the annual process. In Anne Arundel County, the effective property tax rate stands at 0.97%, slightly below the national median of 1.02%. Within Maryland, Highland Beach has the highest median property tax rate at 1.21%, whereas Linthicum Heights boasts the lowest at 0.90%. These figures highlight the diversity in property tax rates even within the state. For property owners in Anne Arundel County, understanding these rates is crucial for managing their tax obligations effectively. Comparing these rates to the national median can provide valuable insights into how local property taxes align with broader trends.

Property Tax Rates Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Source: Ownwell

0.90%

1.07%

1.24%

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

0.97%

Median Effective Maryland Tax Rate

1.06%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Annapolis	0.72%	0.96%	1.09%	1.41%	1.44%
Annapolis Junction	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arnold	0.68%	0.78%	1.03%	1.07%	1.08%
Baltimore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brooklyn	0.75%	0.82%	0.92%	0.98%	1.01%
Carvel Beach	0.67%	0.83%	1.05%	1.06%	1.07%
Catonsville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chestnut Hill Cove	0.84%	1.01%	1.07%	1.07%	1.08%
Churchton	0.76%	0.83%	1.07%	1.09%	1.09%
Clearwater Beach	0.67%	0.74%	0.94%	1.05%	1.05%
Crofton	0.72%	0.87%	1.09%	1.09%	1.09%
Crownsville	0.66%	0.77%	0.93%	1.01%	1.09%
Curtis Bay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Davidsonville	0.79%	0.90%	1.05%	1.09%	1.09%
Deale	0.72%	0.83%	1.08%	1.09%	1.09%
Dundalk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dunkirk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edgewater	0.71%	0.87%	1.09%	1.09%	1.09%
Friendship	0.87%	0.93%	1.07%	1.09%	1.09%
Galesville	0.70%	0.80%	1.01%	1.09%	1.09%
Gambrills	0.68%	0.86%	0.97%	1.04%	1.09%
Gibson Island	0.69%	0.99%	1.04%	1.06%	1.07%
Glen Burnie	0.68%	0.76%	0.92%	0.97%	1.00%
Greenland Beach	0.68%	0.82%	1.03%	1.05%	1.06%
Halethorpe	0.77%	0.81%	0.98%	0.99%	1.00%
Hanover	0.73%	0.92%	0.96%	0.99%	1.01%
Harmans	0.68%	0.73%	0.92%	0.96%	1.01%
Harwood	0.78%	0.88%	1.06%	1.09%	1.09%
Highland Beach	0.89%	1.21%	1.21%	1.21%	1.21%
Jessup	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laurel	0.69%	0.84%	0.93%	0.96%	0.98%
Linthicum	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Linthicum Heights	0.69%	0.73%	0.90%	0.97%	1.00%
Linthicum Hts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lothian	0.81%	0.89%	1.06%	1.09%	1.09%
Mayo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Millersville	0.71%	0.77%	0.99%	1.05%	1.07%
North Beach	0.75%	0.94%	1.09%	1.09%	1.09%
Nottingham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Odenton	0.72%	0.89%	0.96%	1.00%	1.04%
Orchard Beach	0.66%	0.77%	1.02%	1.05%	1.06%
Owings	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pasadena	0.70%	0.78%	1.00%	1.06%	1.08%
Riva	0.69%	0.78%	1.06%	1.09%	1.09%
Rose Haven	0.77%	0.85%	1.00%	1.09%	1.09%
Severn	0.67%	0.77%	0.91%	0.96%	0.99%
Severna Park	0.65%	0.73%	0.99%	1.06%	1.08%
Shady Side	0.79%	0.91%	1.09%	1.09%	1.09%
Stoney Beach	0.88%	1.01%	1.07%	1.07%	1.08%
Towson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tracys Landing	0.77%	0.89%	1.08%	1.09%	1.09%
West River	0.76%	0.86%	1.06%	1.09%	1.09%

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

When examining property taxes in Anne Arundel County, 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 March. 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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Anne Arundel County.

For example, the median tax bill in Anne Arundel County is $4,100, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Gibson Island has the highest median home price at $1,883,200.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Source: Ownwell

$224,750

$1,053,975

$1,883,200

Median Anne Arundel County Market Value

$376,600

Median Maryland Market Value

$317,700

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Annapolis	$216,000	$303,500	$424,500	$619,900	$928,140
Annapolis Junction	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arnold	$237,180	$324,750	$420,100	$540,500	$725,400
Baltimore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brooklyn	$126,400	$153,250	$224,750	$280,575	$341,600
Carvel Beach	$266,940	$338,400	$421,500	$484,950	$550,550
Catonsville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chestnut Hill Cove	$238,300	$244,000	$249,550	$260,000	$268,200
Churchton	$234,140	$267,600	$310,800	$391,000	$535,900
Clearwater Beach	$215,700	$238,350	$267,450	$324,925	$408,400
Crofton	$221,570	$254,600	$351,700	$480,375	$547,400
Crownsville	$305,820	$372,700	$476,600	$733,200	$1,015,060
Curtis Bay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Davidsonville	$333,400	$432,350	$623,500	$772,700	$955,800
Deale	$232,580	$284,325	$349,150	$483,600	$681,760
Dundalk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dunkirk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edgewater	$266,900	$312,200	$395,700	$540,000	$832,160
Friendship	$182,560	$283,400	$385,400	$498,900	$600,040
Galesville	$297,880	$347,200	$399,200	$593,050	$781,600
Gambrills	$287,920	$368,275	$467,000	$614,000	$737,870
Gibson Island	$1,137,870	$1,288,750	$1,883,200	$2,806,925	$3,150,890
Glen Burnie	$203,610	$255,000	$299,900	$361,800	$429,300
Greenland Beach	$263,180	$302,400	$413,300	$503,300	$594,000
Halethorpe	$201,350	$208,525	$231,750	$259,500	$281,950
Hanover	$292,630	$382,875	$440,600	$511,700	$593,690
Harmans	$21,710	$285,575	$321,750	$421,800	$479,240
Harwood	$303,350	$394,925	$484,700	$634,925	$812,600
Highland Beach	$317,120	$360,900	$421,100	$514,200	$704,360
Jessup	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laurel	$256,410	$321,900	$367,400	$449,400	$521,390
Linthicum	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Linthicum Heights	$276,300	$305,100	$340,800	$399,000	$495,790
Linthicum Hts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lothian	$238,180	$324,000	$415,200	$562,900	$746,240
Mayo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Millersville	$240,870	$337,900	$455,550	$613,400	$714,020
North Beach	$236,670	$281,925	$368,500	$524,700	$752,530
Nottingham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Odenton	$265,440	$313,375	$366,350	$470,425	$676,430
Orchard Beach	$208,720	$232,600	$272,700	$326,550	$385,440
Owings	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pasadena	$234,500	$270,300	$328,700	$429,500	$579,240
Riva	$271,840	$371,800	$462,100	$572,300	$720,860
Rose Haven	$230,980	$286,100	$305,900	$320,900	$340,540
Severn	$171,700	$336,700	$405,400	$514,000	$632,440
Severna Park	$357,000	$430,500	$527,450	$653,200	$862,230
Shady Side	$208,050	$241,550	$285,650	$383,250	$571,800
Stoney Beach	$218,880	$239,150	$252,600	$277,750	$332,160
Towson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tracys Landing	$221,460	$311,100	$418,000	$542,500	$683,860
West River	$284,480	$365,575	$448,000	$587,425	$818,660

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

In Anne Arundel County, MD, property tax bills are calculated based on the assessed value of a home, which is determined by the local tax assessor. The tax rate is applied to this assessed value to determine the annual tax bill. Factors such as property size, location, and improvements can influence the assessed value. Homeowners in Anne Arundel County face a median property tax bill of approximately $3,766, slightly above the national median of $2,400. The tax bill can vary significantly, with the 25th percentile at $2,638 and the 75th percentile at $4,952, while the 90th percentile reaches $6,989. In some areas, such as Gibson Island, homeowners experience the highest median tax bill at $18,587, whereas Brooklyn residents pay the lowest median tax bill of $1,978. These variations affect homeowners differently, impacting their financial planning and decisions related to property ownership. Understanding these factors is crucial for managing the financial responsibilities associated with homeownership in the county.

Property Tax Bills Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Source: Ownwell

$1,978

$10,283

$18,587

Median Anne Arundel County Tax Bill

$3,553

Median Maryland Tax Bill

$3,419

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Anne Arundel County, Maryland

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Annapolis	$2,559	$3,245	$4,568	$6,845	$10,221
Annapolis Junction	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arnold	$2,259	$2,894	$3,904	$5,325	$7,208
Baltimore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brooklyn	$1,135	$1,418	$1,978	$2,469	$3,066
Carvel Beach	$2,183	$2,880	$4,080	$4,711	$5,554
Catonsville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chestnut Hill Cove	$2,075	$2,492	$2,647	$2,755	$2,820
Churchton	$2,135	$2,548	$3,097	$3,873	$5,295
Clearwater Beach	$1,710	$2,042	$2,408	$3,104	$4,259
Crofton	$2,180	$2,652	$3,416	$4,613	$5,641
Crownsville	$2,607	$3,324	$4,396	$7,078	$9,637
Curtis Bay	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Davidsonville	$3,567	$4,585	$6,331	$8,122	$10,235
Deale	$2,198	$2,671	$3,464	$4,848	$6,648
Dundalk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dunkirk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edgewater	$2,354	$3,033	$3,916	$5,467	$8,461
Friendship	$2,462	$3,161	$4,028	$5,071	$6,509
Galesville	$2,501	$3,130	$4,092	$6,018	$7,867
Gambrills	$2,512	$3,385	$4,442	$6,088	$7,437
Gibson Island	$12,060	$14,264	$18,587	$29,051	$32,160
Glen Burnie	$1,756	$2,093	$2,613	$3,300	$4,022
Greenland Beach	$2,112	$2,993	$4,062	$5,022	$6,105
Halethorpe	$1,672	$1,913	$2,112	$2,438	$2,597
Hanover	$2,714	$3,635	$4,256	$4,881	$5,625
Harmans	$2,075	$2,328	$2,876	$4,168	$4,584
Harwood	$3,088	$3,690	$4,789	$6,570	$8,505
Highland Beach	$3,708	$4,238	$4,816	$5,955	$7,456
Jessup	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laurel	$2,265	$2,816	$3,444	$4,016	$4,639
Linthicum	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Linthicum Heights	$2,180	$2,511	$2,980	$3,493	$4,234
Linthicum Hts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lothian	$2,653	$3,160	$4,161	$5,941	$7,866
Mayo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Millersville	$2,349	$2,985	$4,326	$5,926	$7,055
North Beach	$2,266	$2,751	$3,703	$5,367	$7,465
Nottingham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Odenton	$2,316	$2,767	$3,431	$4,361	$6,735
Orchard Beach	$1,725	$2,074	$2,490	$3,104	$3,778
Owings	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pasadena	$2,017	$2,456	$3,087	$4,074	$5,613
Riva	$2,487	$3,196	$4,311	$5,759	$7,435
Rose Haven	$2,159	$2,377	$3,093	$3,231	$3,498
Severn	$1,926	$2,698	$3,568	$4,605	$5,874
Severna Park	$2,918	$3,693	$4,796	$6,352	$8,227
Shady Side	$1,994	$2,395	$2,924	$4,018	$5,898
Stoney Beach	$2,159	$2,436	$2,639	$2,864	$3,541
Towson	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tracys Landing	$2,418	$3,038	$4,096	$5,662	$6,900
West River	$2,728	$3,437	$4,402	$5,930	$8,367

Source: Ownwell