How much are property taxes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), OH?
Homeowners in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), OH pay a median of $1,722 (±$265) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,941.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,257.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $144,600.
In Townsend Township (Sandusky County), the median real estate tax went from $1,678 in 2015–2019 to $1,722 in 2020–2024 (+2.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,722 (±$265)
- With a mortgage
- $1,941
- Without a mortgage
- $1,257
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) against Sandusky County, its state and the nation
| Townsend Township (Sandusky County) | Sandusky County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,722 (±$265) | $1,659 (±$80) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,941 (±$515) | $1,746 (±$103) | $3,048 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,257 (±$509) | $1,560 (±$135) | $2,487 (±$13) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $144,600 (±$39,407) | $160,700 (±$4,836) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
In Townsend Township (Sandusky County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sandusky County ($1,659).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Sandusky County, Townsend Township (Sandusky County) ranks 13 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1393 of 2,356.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Townsend Township (Sandusky County)
The median tax ($1,722) is 1.2% of the median home value ($144,600).
Across Sandusky County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Ohio it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,678 (±$382) | $1,722 (±$265) | +2.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $125,300 (±$25,588) | $144,600 (±$39,407) | +15.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,216 (±$166) | $1,465 (±$139) | +20.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Townsend Township (Sandusky County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Township (Sandusky County) | — | $1,722 (±$265) | — |
| Margaretta Township | 4.9 mi | $2,378 (±$141) | Higher |
| Riley Township (Sandusky County) | 5.3 mi | $1,904 (±$1,175) | Not measurably different |
| Castalia | 5.4 mi | $2,296 (±$259) | Higher |
| York Township (Sandusky County) | 5.6 mi | $2,937 (±$556) | Higher |
| Clyde | 6.8 mi | $1,457 (±$306) | Not measurably different |
| Bay View | 7.2 mi | $1,892 (±$316) | Not measurably different |
| Groton Township | 7.4 mi | $2,143 (±$620) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 8.2 mi | $1,591 (±$181) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Margaretta Township, OH ($2,378), Castalia, OH ($2,296), York Township (Sandusky County), OH ($2,937).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Sandusky County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ballville | $1,980 (±$266) |
| 8 | Riley Township (Sandusky County) | $1,904 (±$1,175) |
| 9 | Green Creek Township | $1,851 (±$304) |
| 10 | Scott Township (Sandusky County) | $1,825 (±$329) |
| 11 | Rice Township | $1,809 (±$380) |
| 12 | Sandusky Township (Sandusky County) | $1,756 (±$406) |
| 13 | Townsend Township (Sandusky County) | $1,722 (±$265) |
| 14 | Madison Township (Sandusky County) | $1,538 (±$232) |
| 15 | Lindsey | $1,500 (±$295) |
| 16 | Helena | $1,488 (±$334) |
| 17 | Clyde | $1,457 (±$306) |
| 18 | Stony Prairie | $1,263 (±$98) |
| 19 | Gibsonburg | $1,238 (±$165) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Sandusky County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Townsend Township (Sandusky County)
How much are property taxes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), OH is $1,722 (±$265) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Townsend Township (Sandusky County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Townsend Township (Sandusky County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) gone up?
In Townsend Township (Sandusky County), the median real estate tax went from $1,678 in 2015–2019 to $1,722 in 2020–2024 (+2.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) higher than in Sandusky County?
In Townsend Township (Sandusky County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Sandusky County ($1,659).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($2,822).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Townsend township, Sandusky County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Townsend township, Sandusky County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Townsend township, Sandusky County, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Townsend township, Sandusky County, Ohio
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Townsend township, Sandusky County, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Townsend township, Sandusky County, Ohio (county subdivision:77162, in state:39 county:143).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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