35128 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35128 (Pell City, Alabama) pay a median of $720/year in property taxes on homes valued at $240,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.30%, which is 19% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35128 is approximately $60, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Clair County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35128 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35761 (0.30%) and 35554 (0.30%).

In Pell City, property taxes represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $81,993, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Alabama does not conduct statewide reassessment at sale; your property is revalued on the county's reassessment cycle (typically every 4–8 years), not triggered by purchase. St. Clair County offers a homestead exemption and exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled owners—contact the St. Clair County Assessor's office to verify your eligibility and file immediately upon closing. Request a property tax assessment notice from the assessor to confirm your base value and exemption status.