02809 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 02809 (Bristol, Rhode Island) pay a median of $5,332/year in property taxes on homes valued at $447,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is 8% below the Rhode Island state average of 1.29%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 02809 is approximately $444, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bristol County. This is $274 more than the Rhode Island average of $5,058/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Rhode Island, 02809 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 02872 (1.19%) and 02917 (1.20%).

In Bristol, property taxes represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $96,005, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Rhode Island imposes no statewide assessment cap, meaning reassessment to market value occurs at sale and annually thereafter. Bristol County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences that reduces assessed value — file your claim with the Bristol County Assessor's office before your first tax bill is issued. Contact the Bristol County Tax Assessor immediately after closing to confirm exemption status and appeal deadlines for any assessed value disputes.