Cheatham County Property Taxes
Cheatham County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$123/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.51%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$291,400
State avg ▲ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,526
$127/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,410
$118/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#52
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cheatham County, Tennessee
Cheatham's modest tax rate, higher homes
Cheatham County's 0.507% effective rate ranks well below the national average, but its median home value of $291,400 pushes annual taxes to $1,479—still well below the national median of $2,690. This county offers the rare combination of low rates and relatively strong property values.
Lowest-taxed county in Tennessee
At 0.507%, Cheatham County's effective rate matches the state average exactly, placing it among Tennessee's most tax-friendly counties. Its proximity to Nashville likely explains both the higher home values and competitive tax positioning.
Most affordable of the group
Cheatham County's 0.507% rate is the lowest among nearby counties, beating Carroll (0.663%), Clay (0.614%), and Coffee (0.606%). Despite higher median home values of $291,400, residents pay less annually than neighbors with comparable or lower property values.
Annual tax bill for median home
A median Cheatham home valued at $291,400 incurs roughly $1,479 in annual property taxes—about $123 per month. Mortgaged properties see escrow taxes rise to $1,526, reflecting both principal and servicer adjustments.
Verify your assessment value
Even in lower-tax counties, overassessment happens, and Cheatham homeowners should ensure their assessed values match recent market sales. An appeal costs nothing and can easily save hundreds annually if successful.
How Cheatham County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cheatham County
0.51%
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.