44844 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44844 (Mc Cutchenville, Ohio) pay a median of $1,147/year in property taxes on homes valued at $129,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.89%, which is 28% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44844 is approximately $96, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Seneca County. This is $1,157 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44844 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45142 (0.89%) and 45054 (0.89%).

In Mc Cutchenville, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $81,406, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses Seneca County homes on a triennial schedule through the County Auditor, with revaluations every three years and a 30-day appeal period following each notice. Apply for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and the Homestead Exemption if you're 65+ or disabled—file both with the Seneca County Auditor to reduce your assessed value. After closing, request your property record from the Seneca County Auditor, determine when the next triennial revaluation occurs, and file a Board of Revision protest within 30 days if the assessed value appears inflated compared to fair market value.