37853 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37853 (Rockford, Tennessee) pay a median of $1,085/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 12% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37853 is approximately $90, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Blount County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37853 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37129 (0.48%) and 38474 (0.48%).

In Rockford, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $66,490, 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.