Davidson County Sees 45% Jump in Property Values—Here’s What It Means for Owners

Davidson County just set a new benchmark: property values across the county have increased by an average of 45% since 2021, according to new reappraisal data released by the Assessor of Property, Vivian Wilhoite.
This marks the highest increase on record—surpassing even the significant climb seen in 2017—and underscores the rapid pace of growth across the greater Nashville area.

What This Means for Property Owners

• Higher Valuations, but Not Necessarily Higher Taxes:
  The reappraisal, part of a four-year cycle, will impact 2025 property tax bills. However, a higher property value doesn’t automatically mean a higher tax bill.

• Certified Tax Rate Adjustment:
  To prevent an automatic tax windfall from rising values, the certified tax rate will adjust downward. Whether your actual bill goes up, down, or stays about the same will depend on the Metro Council’s final budget.

Key Dates to Watch:

• Certified Tax Rate Set: Coming in the next few weeks

• Mayor’s Budget Proposal: Due by May 1

• Council Final Approval: Deadline June 30

Mayor Freddie O’Connell has already suggested that 2026 could be a more fiscally conservative year due to uncertainty around federal funding, which may influence local tax decisions this year.

Record Growth Across Nashville

The scale of the rise is striking:

• A decade ago, property values increased by 33%–37%.

• Today, many districts are surpassing a 50% increase.

Top District Increases:

• District 34 (Forest Hills, Green Hills, Bellevue): +54%

• District 35 (Bellevue): +52%

• District 23 (Belle Meade, West Nashville): +52%

• District 9 (Madison): +51%

• Districts 29 & 30 (Priest Lake and Southeast Nashville): +50% each

Even areas with more modest jumps—like Donelson, Opryland, and the Belmont/Vanderbilt corridor—still saw nearly 40% increases.

Need to Appeal Your Property Valuation?

If you believe your property’s new value is incorrect, you have options:

• Informal Review Requests:

  • Website: padctn.org

  • Phone: 615-862-6059

  • Deadline: 4:00 PM on May 9

These informal reviews are the first step before needing to escalate to a formal appeal—and many issues are resolved at this stage.

Bottom Line:
Davidson County’s booming growth is reflected in property values. Stay tuned for upcoming updates on the certified tax rate, the Mayor’s budget proposal, and final tax bill impacts.