44276 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44276 (Sterling, Ohio) pay a median of $2,357/year in property taxes on homes valued at $220,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.07%, which is 14% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44276 is approximately $196, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wayne County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44276 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43334 (1.07%) and 44445 (1.07%).

In Sterling, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $75,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio's triennial reassessment in Wayne County is handled by the County Auditor, with your property receiving a new valuation every three years and a 30-day appeal deadline following each notice. File for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and apply for the Homestead Exemption if you are 65+ or disabled—submit applications to the Wayne County Auditor to lower your assessed value. After purchase, request your property record from the Wayne County Auditor, determine when the next triennial revaluation occurs, and file a Board of Revision protest within 30 days if your assessed value exceeds fair market value.