Chester County Property Taxes
Chester County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$70/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.54%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$155,200
State avg ▼ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,020
$85/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$724
$60/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Chester County, Tennessee
Chester County taxes below national average
With a 0.539% effective rate, Chester County falls below the national average and its $837 median annual tax is just 31% of the national median of $2,690. Smaller home values in this rural county contribute significantly to the low tax burden.
Slightly above Tennessee average
Chester County's 0.539% effective rate sits just above Tennessee's state average of 0.511%, placing it in the middle tier statewide. This modest premium reflects local budget needs while remaining reasonable by national standards.
Moderate tax rate regionally
Chester's 0.539% rate sits between lower-taxed neighbors like Cheatham (0.507%) and Claiborne (0.492%) and higher-taxed Carroll (0.663%). For a median home value of $155,200, it offers reasonable value compared to surrounding counties.
What Chester homeowners pay annually
On a median home value of $155,200, Chester County residents pay approximately $837 yearly in property taxes—about $70 per month. With a mortgage, escrow payments climb to $1,020, which may reflect lender impounds for insurance or other fees.
Challenge inflated assessments
Chester County homeowners should review their assessment notices carefully, as discrepancies between assessed and actual market value are common. Filing an appeal is straightforward and can result in significant annual savings if your property is overvalued.
How Chester County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chester County
0.54%
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.