43153 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43153 (South Solon, Ohio) pay a median of $1,400/year in property taxes on homes valued at $184,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is 39% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43153 is approximately $117, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Madison County. This is $904 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43153 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45337 (0.76%) and 43915 (0.75%).

In South Solon, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $72,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses property at each sale, with the county auditor conducting triennial revaluations for existing owners; your purchase price becomes the new assessed value. Madison County primary residences qualify for a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit, while homeowners 65+ or disabled can claim the Homestead Exemption — the credit saves approximately $52 annually on the median home. Submit your homestead registration to the Madison County Auditor within 30 days of purchase to ensure the credit appears on your first bill.