47521 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 47521 (Celestine, Indiana) pay a median of $1,292/year in property taxes on homes valued at $246,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.52%, which is 25% below the Indiana state average of 0.69%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 47521 is approximately $108, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dubois County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Indiana, 47521 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 46158 (0.52%) and 46795 (0.53%).

In Celestine, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $100,214, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Dubois County's triennial reassessment will reset your property value to market at purchase; at a low effective rate of 0.49%, monitor whether improvements or reassessment cycles will increase your bill. Dubois County provides a Homestead Exemption and Senior Exemption (65+) reducing your assessed value—file with the Dubois County Assessor within 60 days of closing. Request a copy of your preliminary assessment from the Dubois County Assessor to verify the calculation before filing any exemption claims.