35135 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 35135 (Riverside, Alabama) pay a median of $786/year in property taxes on homes valued at $243,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.32%, which is 12% below the Alabama state average of 0.37%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 35135 is approximately $66, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Clair County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Alabama, 35135 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 35016 (0.32%) and 36352 (0.32%).

In Riverside, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $59,274, 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.