40370 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 40370 (Sadieville, Kentucky) pay a median of $1,487/year in property taxes on homes valued at $274,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is 28% below the Kentucky state average of 0.75%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 40370 is approximately $124, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scott County. This is $390 more than the Kentucky average of $1,097/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kentucky, 40370 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 41602 (0.54%) and 42214 (0.54%).

In Sadieville, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $92,369, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kentucky's statewide property valuation system does not trigger reassessment at sale; periodic revaluations occur every 4–6 years, with the Scott County Property Valuation Administrator adjusting values annually. Scott County residents 65+ or permanently disabled may claim the State Senior/Disabled Property Tax Credit (subject to income limits), and municipal-level Homestead Exemptions may be available — contact the Scott County PVA to determine your eligibility and local program details. After purchase, obtain your Notice of Assessment and file all applicable exemption/credit claims with the Scott County PVA within 60 days to secure tax savings.