37840 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37840 (Oliver Springs, Tennessee) pay a median of $1,042/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is near the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37840 is approximately $87, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Morgan County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37840 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37091 (0.56%) and 37150 (0.56%).

In Oliver Springs, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $60,064, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee assesses property at 25% of market value with no statewide cap on annual increases, meaning Morgan County will fully reassess your home at purchase price and may increase it annually based on the assessor's valuation. Morgan County offers a Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners that reduces the taxable assessed value — apply at the Morgan County Assessor's office with birth certificate or disability documentation. File your exemption application immediately after closing and request a post-purchase assessment review from the Morgan County Assessor to verify accuracy.