44305 Property Tax Rate
Akron, Ohio · Part of Summit County
Effective Tax Rate
1.75%
31.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,576
$131/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,576
Monthly
$131
Eff. Rate
1.75%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 44305 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$131/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.51 percentage points above the Ohio average
Ohio average: 1.24%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $107, about 7% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Summit County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 44305 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$107 tax MOE, 7% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Summit County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 44305
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $89,900, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.75%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Ohio and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $131 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Summit County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 44305 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 44305
1.75%
Effective rate
Ohio Avg
1.24%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Ohio
Higher than 90% of ZIP codes in Ohio(90th percentile, 1,116 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 44305
Property owners in ZIP code 44305 (Akron, Ohio) pay a median of $1,576/year in property taxes on homes valued at $89,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.75%, which is 41% above the Ohio state average of 1.24%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44305 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Summit County. This is $728 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44305 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43221 (1.75%) and 44301 (1.75%).
In Akron, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $55,909, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Ohio's triennial reassessment in Summit County is administered by the County Auditor, and your property will receive a new valuation notice every three years with a non-negotiable 30-day protest deadline. Apply for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and the Homestead Exemption if you are 65+ or disabled—file both applications with the Summit County Auditor to lower your taxable value. Visit the Summit County Auditor's office or website after closing to review your property record, note the next reassessment year, and mark your calendar for the appeal deadline so you can challenge an unfair valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$107. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 44305 is part of Summit County, Ohio. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.