43155 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43155 (Sugar Grove, Ohio) pay a median of $2,124/year in property taxes on homes valued at $233,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.91%, which is 27% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43155 is approximately $177, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fairfield County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43155 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45176 (0.91%) and 45890 (0.91%).

In Sugar Grove, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $92,308, 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. Fairfield County offers a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit for all primary residences (saving roughly $93 annually on the median home), plus the Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled owners. Register with the Fairfield County Auditor within 30 days of closing to activate both credits and confirm your assessed value.