The tax assessor for your local municipality calculates the assessed value of your property by taking the market value and multiplying it by the assessment ratio for the area. For example, if the market value is $300,000 and the assessment ratio is 75%, the assessed value is $225,000.
How is assessed value determined in Maryland?
State law specifically requires that all taxable property shall be assessed based on its fair market value. The courts have also interpreted this requirement to mean that assessments must be based on the fair market value of the property. An assessment is based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the property.
What is market value in real estate?
Market value is how much a home would sell for under normal conditions. This excludes sales where the buyer or seller is under pressure to act, perhaps due to career relocation, death of a family member, or divorce.
What are some examples of things which might be paid for with property tax revenue?
Property taxes typically fund local services like public schools, libraries, emergency services and road maintenance.
Is market value usually higher than appraised value?
Full Market Value
With multiple offers, the true market value of the home will typically be the highest bid from a willing and able buyer. The true value of a home, after all, is what a buyer is willing to pay for it. This is where the appraised value falls short.
Who determines the value of your property for the purposes of taxation?
An assessor determines what a property is worth comparing similar properties and how much he/she believes a property would sell for under normal conditions - with a willing buyer and seller who are equally motivated and with a reasonable exposure to the market.