44401 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44401 (Berlin Center, Ohio) pay a median of $3,471/year in property taxes on homes valued at $229,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.51%, which is 22% above the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44401 is approximately $289, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mahoning County. This is $1,167 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44401 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44405 (1.51%) and 44705 (1.51%).

In Berlin Center, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $67,094, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses Mahoning County properties on a triennial schedule through the County Auditor, meaning your home gets revalued every three years with a 30-day window to appeal the new assessment. Claim the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and apply for the Homestead Exemption if you're 65 or older or disabled—file both with the Mahoning County Auditor to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Mahoning County Auditor within 30 days of closing to review your property card, verify the next reassessment year, and prepare to file a timely Board of Revision appeal if the assessed value is inaccurate.