44874 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44874 (Savannah, Ohio) pay a median of $1,326/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 19% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44874 is approximately $111, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ashland County. This is $978 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44874 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44288 (1.00%) and 44654 (1.00%).

In Savannah, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $72,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses Ashland County properties on a triennial basis through the County Auditor, with revaluations every three years and a strict 30-day appeal window from the notice date. File for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and the Homestead Exemption if you are 65 or older or disabled—apply to the Ashland County Auditor to lower your assessed value. Request your property record from the Ashland County Auditor within 30 days of closing, identify your next reassessment year, and mark the 30-day appeal deadline so you can file a Board of Revision protest if your valuation is excessive.