37701 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37701 (Alcoa, Tennessee) pay a median of $1,906/year in property taxes on homes valued at $239,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.80%, which is 45% above the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37701 is approximately $159, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Blount County. This is $700 more than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37701 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37361 (0.79%) and 37201 (0.79%).

In Alcoa, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $63,202, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee assesses property at 25% of market value with no statewide cap, meaning your Blount County property will be fully reassessed at purchase price and may increase annually without limit. Blount County offers a Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled property owners that reduces the taxable assessed value — submit your application to the Blount County Assessor with supporting documentation (birth certificate, disability letter). Contact the Blount County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your assessment and file an exemption claim if you qualify to lock in tax savings.