Blount County Property Taxes
Blount County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
36.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$275,700
State avg ▲ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,435
$120/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,306
$109/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Blount County, Tennessee
Blount's taxes remain well below national average
Blount County's 0.503% effective rate sits nearly 40% below the national average of around 0.85%, delivering substantial savings for homeowners. At a median tax of $1,387, residents pay roughly half the national median of $2,690 despite having comparable home values.
Slightly below Tennessee's state average
Blount County's 0.503% effective rate sits just under Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, placing it among the state's more moderate tax counties. The median tax of $1,387 runs 36% higher than the state median of $1,016 due to a higher median home value of $275,700.
Competitive with East Tennessee peers
Blount County's 0.503% rate places it near Bradley County (0.509%) and just below Anderson County (0.618%), making it middle-ground for East Tennessee. Higher home values mean Blount residents pay more in absolute dollars despite similar effective rates.
Median home costs about $1,387 yearly
A typical Blount County home valued at $275,700 generates an annual tax of approximately $1,387. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,435, while those without mortgages pay around $1,306.
Assessment challenges pay off in Blount
With higher home values, even small percentage reductions from successful appeals translate to meaningful savings in Blount County. If your property is assessed above current market conditions or comparable sales, filing an appeal could reduce your annual burden considerably.
How Blount County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Blount County
0.50%
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.