37143 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37143 (Pegram, Tennessee) pay a median of $1,841/year in property taxes on homes valued at $342,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is near the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37143 is approximately $153, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cheatham County. This is $635 more than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37143 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37210 (0.54%) and 38425 (0.54%).

In Pegram, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $93,212, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee reassesses property every four years without a statewide cap; your assessed value resets to market value when you purchase in Cheatham County. The county provides a $25,000 homestead exemption for owner-occupied primary residences — file your application with the Cheatham County Assessor within 30 days of closing to lock in the exemption. Verify your assessment notice with the Cheatham County Assessor's office and file any appeal within 30 days of receipt if the value appears excessive.