Sullivan County Property Taxes
Sullivan County, Tennessee
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$100/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$190,800
State avg ▼ $201,611
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,288
$107/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,111
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 95 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County taxes still below national median
Sullivan County's effective rate of 0.632% remains well below the national median of 0.711%, placing the county in the lower half of U.S. tax jurisdictions. The median tax payment of $1,205 is less than half the national median of $2,690, reflecting Tennessee's tax-friendly status.
Higher than Tennessee average, moderately taxed
Sullivan County ranks above Tennessee's state average rate of 0.511%, making it one of the pricier counties to own property in the state. At $1,205 median taxes versus the state average of $1,016, Sullivan County homeowners pay roughly $190 more annually than the typical Tennessee resident.
Highest taxes in this rural corner
Sullivan County's 0.632% rate exceeds most neighboring counties, including Stewart County at 0.520% and Unicoi County at 0.571%. This higher burden reflects Sullivan County's larger population and more developed tax base compared to its rural peers in the region.
Annual taxes exceed $1,200 on median home
A typical Sullivan County home worth $190,800 carries an estimated annual tax bill of $1,205. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,288; without one, it drops to $1,111—a noticeable expense for homeowners in this northeastern Tennessee county.
Sullivan County homeowners can appeal assessments
Many properties in Sullivan County may be assessed above their true market value, especially if the market has softened or improvements have aged. Homeowners can request a reassessment or file a formal appeal with the county assessor's office to potentially reduce their annual tax burden.
How Sullivan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sullivan County
0.63%
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.