Wrangell City and Borough, AK Property Tax Calculator

The effective property tax rate in Wrangell City and Borough is 0.56% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($1,673) divided by the median home value ($296,400), 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. Alaska does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs in Wrangell City and Borough lower than in states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware where transfer taxes can add thousands of dollars at closing.

Flood risk is relatively low. Only 0.0% of Wrangell City and Borough's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone — verify at msc.fema.gov.

Closing costs for a buyer in Wrangell City and Borough typically run $5,928–$14,820 (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.