Kansas— Property Tax & Closing Costs
2024 Census dataEffective tax rate
1.16%
of assessed value annually
Median home value
$173,600
2024 ACS survey
Median taxes paid
$2,007/yr
2024 data
Linn County's 1.16% effective property tax rate falls in the middle 50% of US counties — close to the national median of 0.81%. Within Kansas's 105 counties, it's the 10th lowest. On the county's median home value of $173,600, the typical homeowner pays $2,007 annually in property tax — $378 more than the national median of $1,629. Kansas charges no state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs here lower than high-transfer-tax states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware. About 8.5% of the county lies within a FEMA flood hazard zone — worth checking msc.fema.gov for any specific address before buying.
Calculate your true cost
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Linn County.
County median: $173,600
Leave at $0 if the property has no homeowners association.
LTV: 80.00%
At closing
Monthly ongoing
Year one
Moderate flood risk. Some neighborhoods require flood insurance — check your property at msc.fema.gov.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 6.8% — your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Kansas property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in Linn County may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Homestead Refund
Income-based property tax refund (Form K-40H) for homeowners meeting age, disability, or dependent-child requirements.
View official source →SAFESR (Safe Senior Refund)
Refund equal to 75% of 2025 property tax paid. Requires age 65+ (born before Jan 1, 1960), Kansas residency, household income $25,380 or less, and home value $350,000 or less.
View official source →Seniors and Disabled Veterans Refund (K-40SVR)
Alternative property tax refund that freezes property tax increases for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans with household income $53,600 or less.
View official source →Last verified 2026-04. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently — always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Linn County.
The effective property tax rate in Linn County is 1.16% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($2,007) divided by the median home value ($173,600), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
No. Kansas does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs in Linn County lower than in states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware where transfer taxes can add thousands of dollars at closing. Kansas Mortgage Registration Tax was phased out 2015–2019 and fully repealed January 1, 2019 (HB 2643). No state or county real estate transfer tax today; only nominal register-of-deeds recording fees apply. Kansas is the only US state to have repealed an existing transfer tax.
Only in parts. About 8.5% of Linn County's land area is within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Most homes are outside these zones, but worth verifying the specific address at msc.fema.gov.
Closing costs for a buyer in Linn County typically run $3,472–$8,680 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Data sources for Linn County
Every figure on this page is traceable. Verify the numbers yourself against the original public data.
Source for the 1.16% effective property tax rate, median home value, and median taxes paid (ACS 5-year, 2024 vintage).
Source for county-level flood zone exposure, wildfire risk, and other natural hazard ratings. Updated quarterly by FEMA.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Linn County.
Guides for Kansas home buyers
What every buyer should read before making an offer.
HOA Documents
HOA lawsuits — how to check for pending litigation against your future HOA before you close
A buyer closed on a house and only then found out about ongoing HOA lawsuits. Six checks you can run yourself before your contingencies expire.
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Undisclosed HOA special assessment — what you can do if you find out after closing
HOA special assessment not on the disclosure? One buyer got a $15,000 bill the day after closing. How to catch it before — and what to do after.
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