38318 Property Tax Rate

Buena Vista, Tennessee · Part of Carroll County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.71%

24.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$906

$76/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$906

Monthly

$75

Eff. Rate

0.71%

vs. Tennessee Avg24.9% below
vs. National Avg66.3% below

How ZIP 38318 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 38318$906
Tennessee Average$1,206
National Average$2,690

ZIP 38318

0.71%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.55%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Tennessee

0.19%state avg 0.55%1.40%

Higher than 87% of ZIP codes in Tennessee(87th percentile, 580 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 38318

Property owners in ZIP code 38318 (Buena Vista, Tennessee) pay a median of $906/year in property taxes on homes valued at $127,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is 30% above the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38318 is approximately $76, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carroll County. This is $300 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 38318 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 38381 (0.71%) and 37829 (0.71%).

In Buena Vista, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $89,712, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap—the Carroll County Assessor will establish a new assessment at market value when you purchase. File for Carroll County's homestead exemption for primary residences with the Carroll County Assessor immediately after closing to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Carroll County Assessor to confirm the exemption amount, filing requirements, and any senior or veteran relief options available in your county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 38318?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 38318 (Buena Vista, TN) is 0.71%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Buena Vista, TN (38318)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 38318 is $906. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 38318 compare to the Tennessee average?
ZIP code 38318's effective tax rate of 0.71% is higher than the Tennessee state average of 0.55%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $906, compared to the state average of $1,206.
What is the median home value in ZIP 38318?
The median home value in ZIP code 38318 (Buena Vista, TN) is $127,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 38318 in?
ZIP code 38318 is part of Carroll County in Tennessee. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Tennessee, visit the Carroll County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$428. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 38318 is part of Carroll County, Tennessee. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Carroll County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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