44431 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44431 (Leetonia, Ohio) pay a median of $1,494/year in property taxes on homes valued at $160,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.93%, which is 25% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44431 is approximately $125, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Columbiana County. This is $810 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44431 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43824 (0.93%) and 43778 (0.93%).

In Leetonia, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $64,872, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Columbiana County follows Ohio's triennial reassessment process, with the county auditor revaluing properties every three years; identify your revaluation year at purchase to understand when your assessed value will change. The 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit applies automatically to all primary residences, and seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners can claim the Homestead Exemption to reduce assessed value — submit the exemption application to the Columbiana County Auditor's office immediately after closing. Contact the Columbiana County Auditor at (330) 424-9545 to confirm your next reassessment year and request the Homestead Exemption form, which can reduce your tax bill significantly.