Berry, Walker County, Alabama Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Berry, Alabama
Median Berry, Alabama effective property tax rate: 0.21%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47%.
Median Berry, Alabama home value: $83,900
Median annual Berry, Alabama tax bill: $187, lower by $2,213 than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Walker County calculated?
Property taxes in Berry, Alabama are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Berry's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Berry, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Berry, Walker County, Alabama Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.21%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$176
$163
How Does the Berry Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Berry property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Berry's median effective tax rate of 0.21% — based on actual property records in Walker County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Berry's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Berry's rate is lower than the 0.47% Alabama median property tax rate and far below the 1.02% national median property tax rate. The median property tax bill in Berry is $187, which is lower than both the Alabama median bill and the $2,400 national median property tax bill.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Berry, with the highest and lowest median tax bill both at $187.00 in 35546.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Berry.
About Berry Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Berry, Walker, Alabama
Berry’s median effective property tax rate of 0.21% is lower than the Alabama state median of 0.47% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Walker County levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that can vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Berry. Homeowners in the 35546 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.21%, the same as the city median. That means location within Berry can still matter when it comes to how local levies are applied, even when the median rate is consistent across the ZIP code shown here.
Berry homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before May 1, 2026.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Berry's effective property tax rate to other cities in Alabama and the median property tax rates in Alabama and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Berry Tax Rate
0.21%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Walker County Tax Rate
0.31%
Median Effective Alabama Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35546 | 0.12% | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.33% | 0.51% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
When examining property taxes in Berry, Alabama, understanding the distinction between “market value” and “assessed value” is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. Walker County estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices are sent in the spring each year and typically reach property owners by the middle of May.
Each notice includes both market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. In Berry, the median home price is $83,900, while the median tax bill is $187, well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills in the county vary, with the 25th percentile at $94 and the 90th percentile at $516.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
Source: Ownwell
$39,100
$113,500
$187,900
Median Berry Market Value
$83,900
Median Walker County Market Value
$103,400
Median Alabama Market Value
$169,700
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35546 | $21,080 | $33,500 | $83,900 | $125,450 | $187,420 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
Berry property tax bills are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, so two homes with similar market values can still owe different amounts if their assessments differ. In Berry, the median home price is $83,900, which helps show how property taxes can remain relatively modest compared with many parts of the country.
The typical bill is shaped by the home’s assessed value, exemptions, and the tax rate set by local taxing authorities. For homeowners, that means a higher assessment can lead to a higher bill, even if the home has not been sold. Berry’s property tax burden is also lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400, with the local median tax bill at $187.00. Bills in the area can vary, with the 25th percentile at $94 and the 75th percentile at $322.
Median Berry Tax Bill
$187
Median Walker County Tax Bill
$316
Median Alabama Tax Bill
$813
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Berry, Walker County, Alabama
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35546 | $30 | $94 | $187 | $322 | $516 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 1 |
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| Walker Tax Assessor | |
| Website | altags.com |