How to calculate property taxes in Tennessee
To estimate property taxes in Tennessee, multiply the home value by the local property tax rate. This page applies the state average effective rate of 0.66%, so a property valued at $500,000 would have an estimated annual property tax of $3,300.
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages and assesses residential property at 25% of its appraised value.
Actual tax bills can include county, city, school district, exemption, and assessment rules, so investors should verify the final number with the local assessor before closing.
Comparing returns across markets? Use the cap rate calculator and cash-on-cash return calculator, which let you include property taxes as an operating expense.