35053 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35053 (Crane Hill, Alabama) pay a median of $580/year in property taxes on homes valued at $242,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.24%, which is 35% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35053 is approximately $48, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cullman County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35053 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 36420 (0.24%) and 35553 (0.24%).

In Crane Hill, property taxes represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $62,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama's property tax is based on periodic countywide reassessment cycles rather than sale-triggered revaluation, so your home will be taxed at the prior owner's assessed value until the next scheduled reassessment. Cullman County offers homestead exemptions and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners—submit your exemption claim to the Cullman County Assessor's office immediately after closing. Request a written confirmation of your exemption and your current assessed value to ensure accuracy.