37059 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37059 (Dowelltown, Tennessee) pay a median of $661/year in property taxes on homes valued at $222,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.30%, which is 46% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37059 is approximately $55, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within DeKalb County. This is $545 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37059 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37878 (0.29%) and 38076 (0.29%).

In Dowelltown, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $55,368, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee has no statewide cap on property tax increases, and your property will be reassessed at market value whenever title changes at purchase. DeKalb County offers homeowner exemptions and senior relief programs (age 65+); contact the DeKalb County Assessor of Property to learn amounts and file your application after closing. Request a formal assessment review and protest deadline from the DeKalb County Assessor to ensure your property is correctly classified.