38371 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 38371 (Sardis, Tennessee) pay a median of $565/year in property taxes on homes valued at $118,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 13% below the Tennessee state average of 0.55%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 38371 is approximately $47, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Henderson County. This is $641 less than the Tennessee average of $1,206/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Tennessee, 38371 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 37087 (0.48%) and 37062 (0.48%).

In Sardis, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $41,094, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap—expect the Henderson County Assessor to reassess your property at market value when you buy. Henderson County provides a homestead exemption for owner-occupied primary residences; file your application with the Henderson County Assessor immediately after closing. Contact the Henderson County Assessor to confirm the homestead exemption amount and ensure your exemption is properly recorded on the tax rolls before your first tax bill.