43981 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43981 (New Athens, Ohio) pay a median of $1,167/year in property taxes on homes valued at $114,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.02%, which is 18% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43981 is approximately $97, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Harrison County. This is $1,137 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43981 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45032 (1.02%) and 45308 (1.02%).

In New Athens, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $56,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Harrison County reassesses properties every three years under Ohio law; the county auditor manages the revaluation schedule, so verify when your property will be formally reassessed. All primary residence owners receive a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit automatically, and homeowners 65+ or disabled qualify for the Homestead Exemption to lower assessed value — file the exemption with the Harrison County Auditor's office right after closing to ensure it applies to your first tax bill. Call the Harrison County Auditor at (740) 942-8861 to confirm your triennial revaluation date and obtain the Homestead Exemption application.