45340 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 45340 (Maplewood, Ohio) pay a median of $2,547/year in property taxes on homes valued at $208,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.22%, which is near the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 45340 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Shelby County. This is $243 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 45340 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43056 (1.22%) and 44612 (1.22%).

In Maplewood, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $91,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses property values triennially by county auditor, and your home will be revalued at purchase price when you buy; the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit applies to primary residences, reducing your effective tax rate. If you are 65 or older or disabled, file for the Homestead Exemption with the Shelby County Auditor to exclude up to $35,000 of assessed value from taxation. Contact the Shelby County Auditor's office immediately after closing to claim your Owner-Occupancy Credit and verify your primary residence status on the tax record.