43157 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43157 (Thurston, Ohio) pay a median of $1,311/year in property taxes on homes valued at $144,700. 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 43157 is approximately $109, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fairfield County. This is $993 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43157 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45130 (0.91%) and 43351 (0.91%).

In Thurston, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $47,679, 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.