Nashville, TN Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax for a home in Nashville, TN. Homes in Nashville are assessed by Davidson County, where the effective property tax rate runs about 0.57% of market value — so a median-priced Nashville home of $445,000 generates roughly $2,536 in annual property tax. Enter your specific home value below for a custom estimate.
Annual Tax
$2,536
0.57% of $445,000
Monthly Tax
$211
Typically escrowed with your mortgage
State Rank
#37 of 51
Highest rate = #1
vs. National Average
Highest property tax states
- New Jersey2.49%
- Illinois2.23%
- New Hampshire2.18%
- Connecticut2.15%
- Vermont1.90%
Lowest property tax states
- Hawaii0.32%
- Alabama0.41%
- Colorado0.55%
- Louisiana0.56%
- District of Columbia0.57%
These are state-level averages. Individual counties and cities can vary significantly — a home in Austin's urban core may have a far higher effective rate than the Texas state average, for example. For the most accurate estimate, get the exact millage rate from your county assessor and override the rate field above.
How to use it
A two-minute guide.
The Home Value field is pre-filled with Nashville's median home value of $445,000. Override with your actual home's market value for a specific estimate — your tax bill scales linearly with home value.
The rate is pre-filled with Davidson County's effective rate of 0.57% — the county-level average for owner-occupied homes, which is more precise than Tennessee's statewide average of 0.71%. Individual school districts and special taxing zones within Nashville still shift the exact figure — if you know the rate from your latest tax bill, override it for the most precise estimate.
You'll see your estimated annual property tax, the monthly amount (which is typically escrowed with your mortgage payment), and a comparison to other states.
How it works
The math behind the result.
How Nashville's tax bill works out. Homes in Nashville are assessed and billed through Davidson County. The effective rate there averages about 0.57% of market value — below Tennessee's statewide average of 0.71%. On Nashville's median home value of $445,000, that's approximately $2,536/year, or $211/month when escrowed with your mortgage.
How assessment works in Tennessee. County assessors reappraise on 4-6 year cycles, and residential property is assessed at 25% of market value. Rates are certified to stay revenue-neutral after reappraisal.
Exemptions worth claiming. Tennessee has no homestead exemption, but income-qualified seniors, disabled homeowners, and disabled veterans get tax relief reimbursements, and many counties offer a senior tax freeze. Exemptions are the most common reason two identical Nashville homes pay different tax bills — make sure yours are on file with Davidson County.
What property tax actually pays for. In Nashville — like the rest of Tennessee — property tax funds local schools, public safety (police, fire), road maintenance, parks, libraries, and county government. Most of your bill stays in your county and school district.
Comparing to other states. Effective rates vary enormously across the US — from about 0.3% in Hawaii to nearly 2.5% in New Jersey. Nashville's 0.57% puts it among the lowest in the US.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Buying in Nashville? Estimate your full mortgage payment with our Nashville Mortgage Calculator. Or see how Tennessee property tax rates compare across the state with our Tennessee Property Tax Calculator.
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