Nolensville sale prices fell 10.9% year over year in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, with single-family homes dropping 15.6%. You might expect your tax bill to follow that downward trend. It won't, at least not yet.

Tennessee assesses property based on the county's appraised value from the last reappraisal, not the current market price. Your final bill depends entirely on that county appraisal and whether your parcel sits inside the town limits. Use the official assessed value and your specific tax district to estimate costs. Don't rely on what you paid at closing or your 37135 mailing address.

 

Key Takeaway

Estimate a Nolensville property tax bill from the Williamson County appraised value and the parcel's tax district, rather than the price you pay. Sale prices fell this year, but that decline won't lower your bill until the county reappraises. If you want to avoid paying the Town of Nolensville levy on top of the county rate, start with parcels in unincorporated Williamson County with a Nolensville address, confirmed in the county property search. If the home was finished after January 1, budget for a much larger second-year bill.

 

Who This Guide Is For

You're buying or already own a home with a Nolensville address and need to work out the annual tax bill and whether anything can bring it down.

 

What Is the Property Tax Rate in Nolensville, TN?

For tax year 2026, Williamson County's base rate is $1.30 per $100 of assessed value, unchanged from 2025. The Town of Nolensville adds a municipal property tax of $0.34 on that same basis. That municipal rate includes a 5-cent increase enacted for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and it stayed flat for the 2026-2027 town budget.

If you live inside the town limits, you pay both levies: a combined rate of $1.64.

An accurate estimate requires answering a few specific questions. Is the parcel inside Nolensville town limits, in unincorporated Williamson County, or in Davidson County? Was the home finished after January 1 of this year? Does the county's appraised value look high compared with recent sales of similar homes? Could your income qualify you for the state relief program or the county freeze?

 

Which Tax Rate Applies to Your Nolensville Address?

A 37135 mailing address doesn't guarantee you pay the Town of Nolensville tax rate. The ZIP code is primarily in Williamson County, but portions extend into Davidson County and Rutherford County.

Parcels inside the town limits pay the combined county and town rate. Homes in unincorporated Williamson County pay the county rate only, skipping the town levy entirely. Some 37135 addresses fall in Davidson County, which means Metro Nashville tax rates and the Davidson County assessor apply instead.

Look up the parcel in the Williamson County property search and confirm whether it's inside Nolensville town limits before you estimate anything. If the address may be in Davidson County, confirm your district with the Davidson County Assessor of Property. You can check out our best neighborhoods in Nolensville guide to see where different subdivisions sit on the map.

 

How Property Tax Is Calculated in Nolensville

Under Tennessee law, residential real property is assessed at 25% of its appraised value. Multiply the appraised value by that assessment rate to get the assessed value, divide by 100, then multiply by your combined rate.

Tennessee doesn't reappraise homes when they sell. Values change at a countywide reappraisal or when new improvements are added to the lot. Williamson County's most recent countywide reappraisal was completed in 2025, and the county commission recently voted to move to a three-year cycle, putting the next reappraisal around 2028. After a reappraisal, the state requires the tax rate to be reset to a certified, revenue-neutral rate so total collections remain the same despite higher values.

Buying below last year's prices doesn't shrink your bill, and buying above the appraisal doesn't raise it until the next reappraisal. If you want an accurate estimate before you make an offer, start with the parcel's county appraised value, not the list price.

Example: Tax on a $949,048 Nolensville Home

Assume you buy a single-family home inside the town limits, and the county appraised it at that median sale price. Multiply that figure by the residential assessment rate to get an assessed value of $237,262. Divide $237,262 by 100 and multiply by the combined rate, and you get an annual bill of roughly $3,891.

That same home outside the town limits, paying only the county rate, drops to about $3,084. The town's 5-cent increase adds about $119 a year on a home appraised at that median.

One caveat: this example only works if you swap in the parcel's actual appraised value from the county search. A home bought at the median may be appraised well above or below that figure, so the real bill can differ by hundreds of dollars either way.

 

Property Taxes on New Construction in Nolensville

Tennessee assesses property based on its status as of January 1. If a home is completed or a major addition is finished after that date, the current tax bill may only reflect the value of the empty lot.

Ask the builder or title company whether the current tax bill reflects land only. If you close on a house with a lot-only bill, the tax proration at closing and your lender's first-year escrow will look artificially low. When the county assesses the finished house the following year, your bill jumps, creating an escrow shortage and a higher monthly payment.

Ask your lender how your escrow was calculated and whether it uses the finished-home value. If you want a first-year tax bill you can budget for, a resale home that was complete before January 1 gives you a cleaner number to work with.

Homeowners association dues are billed separately from your property taxes. Ask the HOA for current dues rather than guessing.

 

How to Pay Your Nolensville Property Tax Bill

The Williamson County Trustee bills and collects the county property tax. You can pay in person or via an outside drop-box at the Trustee's Office in Franklin, by mail, by phone, or online. Even though the Town of Nolensville levies its own municipal tax, the town doesn't bill you directly. The Williamson County Trustee handles collection on the town's behalf as well.

Mortgage lenders typically pay through an escrow account and forward the payment to the county. If you buy or sell mid-year, taxes are prorated between buyer and seller at closing, which you can read more about in our guide to the buying process.

 

Property Tax Relief and Freeze Programs in Nolensville

Tennessee offers a Property Tax Relief program that reimburses part of the bill for qualifying owners, including eligible homeowners with disabilities, disabled veterans, or their surviving spouses. Williamson County also operates a local-option tax freeze program for qualifying seniors, which locks the county property tax on a primary residence at the amount owed in the year the owner first qualifies.

Both programs require you to meet specific rules and apply through the county. Confirm relief or freeze eligibility and reapplication rules with the Williamson County Trustee. You may need to submit paperwork annually to keep your status active.

 

How to Appeal Your Williamson County Appraisal

If you believe the county overvalued your property, you can appeal the appraised value. Check the appeal deadline with the Williamson County Property Assessor before relying on any date. Miss it and you're waiting until the following year.

The process starts with an informal review with the Williamson County Property Assessor. If that doesn't get you the result you're after, you can file a formal appeal with the County Board of Equalization, and eventually the State Board of Equalization. The best evidence is recent sales of comparable homes in your neighborhood.

You're appealing the appraised value, not the tax rate itself. If you need a market value estimate to compare against your appraisal, check out our property valuation page.

 

What Property Taxes Mean When You Negotiate a Nolensville Home

With a median of 63 days on market and a 97.7% sale-to-list ratio, most Nolensville sellers are accepting offers below asking. That gives you room to request the last two years of actual tax bills before making an offer.

If you're buying new construction and facing a lot-only bill, you can negotiate a closing credit or price adjustment to help cover the jump in year two. Sellers should expect buyers to run the appraisal math and should have their tax documents ready.

You can review our Nolensville market trends page and our selling strategy guide to see how these timelines affect negotiations. If you want to see the parcel's appraisal and tax history for a specific address, reach out and I can pull those records for you.

 

At a Glance

  • Median sale price, all homes: $949,048 (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 78 sales)
  • Year-over-year change in median sale price, all homes: -10.9% (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Median sale price, single family: $949,372 (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 77 sales)
  • Year-over-year change in median sale price, single family: -15.6% (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Median days on market, all homes: 63 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Sale-to-list ratio, all homes: 97.7% (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Share sold above list, all homes: 6.5% (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Months of supply, all homes: 2.7 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Homes for sale (inventory), all homes: 69 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Median price per square foot, all homes: $301; single family: $302 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)

 

Nolensville Property Tax FAQs

Is Nolensville, TN in Williamson County?

Yes, the Town of Nolensville is in Williamson County, but some 37135 mailing addresses fall in Davidson County and Rutherford County. Parcels in Davidson County pay Metro Nashville rates instead. For tax year 2026, the Metro Nashville-Davidson County General Services District property tax rate is $2.782 per one hundred dollars of assessed value.

Is Tennessee Property Tax Around 1% of a Home's Value?

It depends on the location, but in Nolensville, it's well under 1%. Residential property is assessed at 25% of its appraised value. When you apply the combined rate for in-town parcels, the effective tax is roughly 0.41% of the county's appraised value, while unincorporated parcels pay about 0.33%.

What Is the Sales Tax Rate in Nolensville, TN?

The combined sales tax rate in Nolensville is 9.75%. That's Tennessee's statewide 7.00% sales tax plus Williamson County's 2.75% local option sales tax. The town itself imposes no additional city sales tax.

When Are Property Taxes Due for a Nolensville Home?

Williamson County property taxes are payable from the first Monday in October through the last day of February of the following year without penalty. This single timeline applies to both the county bill and the town bill, since the county trustee collects both. Starting March 1, payments become delinquent and accrue a 1.5% monthly interest penalty.

At What Age Can Nolensville Homeowners Get Property Tax Relief in Tennessee?

Seniors aged 65 and older can qualify for the Williamson County Property Tax Freeze program if their combined household income from 2025 does not exceed $69,150 for tax year 2026. The separate state Property Tax Relief Program also assists seniors and has a lower income limit of $38,470 for 2025.

When Is the Next Property Reappraisal in Williamson County?

The next countywide reappraisal should happen around 2028. The county completed its most recent reappraisal in 2025 and recently voted to move from a four-year to a three-year cycle. After a reappraisal, the state requires the rate to reset to a revenue-neutral level; see the calculation section above for how that affects your bill.

Is Nolensville, TN Expensive to Live In?

Housing costs are relatively high, with a median sale price near $949,000 and a median price per square foot of $301 for all homes over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. You also pay a 9.75% combined sales tax on local purchases. Check out our pros and cons of living in Nolensville page for a full breakdown of the local cost of living.

 

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