37854 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 37854 (Rockwood, Tennessee) pay a median of $719/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 15% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 37854 is approximately $60, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Roane County. This is $487 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 37854 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37027 (0.46%) and 37034 (0.47%).

In Rockwood, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $49,098, 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, so Roane County will reassess your home at the purchase price and your tax bill may grow annually. Roane County residents aged 65+ and disabled owners qualify for a Homestead Exemption that reduces the taxable assessed value — submit your application to the Roane County Assessor with birth certificate or disability certification. Contact the Roane County Assessor within 30 days of closing to request an assessment review and file your Homestead Exemption claim if you meet the eligibility requirements.