Property taxes in Maricopa county are generally 0.8% to 1% of the last sale price. Not including trustee sales. Many of the properties in the county, including Laveen which has a higher than average forclosure rate, reflect the taxes before the decline in property values. The property taxes on any recently sold property should "adjust" during the next valuation period. However, new property owners can challenge the current tax and request a re-valuation of the tax.
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