Anderson County Property Taxes
Anderson County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$111/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.62%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$215,800
State avg ▲ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,356
$113/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,294
$108/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#82
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson's taxes beat the national average
Anderson County's effective tax rate of 0.618% sits well below the national median effective rate of around 0.85%, putting homeowners ahead of most U.S. counties. At a median property tax of $1,333 annually, Anderson residents pay roughly half what the national median of $2,690 would suggest for comparable homes.
Above average for Tennessee
Anderson County's 0.618% effective rate ranks it above Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, placing it in the middle-upper tier of the state's 95 counties. The median tax bill of $1,333 exceeds the state average of $1,016 by about 31%.
Higher than similar East Tennessee counties
Anderson County taxes outpace nearby Blount County (0.503%) and Bradley County (0.509%) by roughly 2 percentage points. While more expensive than rural Benton County (0.581%), Anderson reflects a more developed regional tax base.
Median home costs about $1,333 yearly
A typical Anderson County home valued at $215,800 generates an annual property tax of approximately $1,333. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,356, while those without mortgages pay about $1,294.
You may be overassessed
Many Anderson County homeowners discover their properties are assessed above fair market value, creating opportunities for tax appeals. If your home has declined in value or you believe your assessment is inflated, filing an appeal could lower your annual tax burden.
How Anderson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Anderson County
0.62%
Effective rate
Tennessee Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.