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Noble County · Dexter City, OHDexter City, OH property taxes. A dip in value. A case to check.
In January 2026, the typical home in Dexter City was worth about $174,000, 4.0% below the September 2024 peak of $181,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a complaint may be worth filing.
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What Dexter City home values did
Dexter City values peaked in September 2024 and were 4.0% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 2.4%. That's weaker than Noble County as a whole (+3.4%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $144,000 | +18.6% |
| January 2022 | $165,000 | +14.6% |
| January 2023 | $166,000 | +0.4% |
| January 2024 | $174,000 | +5.3% |
| January 2025 | $178,000 | +2.3% |
| January 2026 | $174,000 | -2.4% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $174,000 | -0.1% since January |
Peak since 2021: $181,000 in September 2024. January 2026 was 4.0% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Dexter City home lost 2.4% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the county auditor should be able to explain it.
How Dexter City compares nearby
Among 7 Noble County places, Dexter City has the 2nd largest drop from its peak and the 4th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 53rd of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant City | $144,000 | -1.0% | -1.8% |
| Lower Salem | $159,000 | -1.0% | -1.5% |
| Belle Valley | $113,000 | -2.1% | -5.9% |
| Caldwell | $184,000 | +11.0% | At peak |
| Summerfield | $182,000 | -1.8% | -1.9% |
| Sarahsville | $224,000 | +3.5% | At peak |
| Dexter City | $174,000 | -2.4% | -4.0% |
Deadline and where to file
Dexter City values are set by the local county auditor. File a complaint with the county auditor on or before March 31 of the year after the tax year, or the date collection of first-half taxes closes, whichever is later. Complaints can be filed starting January 1. By mail, the postmark counts as the filing date.
Reading this in fall 2026? The window for tax year 2025 closed March 31, 2026. The next window opens January 1, 2027 and closes March 31, 2027 (or the close of first-half collection, whichever is later) for tax year 2026. Gather your evidence over the winter and file early in 2027.
The Noble County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Dexter City case
The numbers above describe the typical Dexter City home, not yours. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- If you bought the property recently, bring the closing statement or conveyance fee statement.
Get your Dexter City appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Ohio complaint. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Ohio forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Ohio Revised Code 5715.19 (complaint filing, effective March 20, 2026), Ohio Revised Code 5717.01 (appeal to Board of Tax Appeals, 30 days), Ohio Department of Taxation: DTE Form 1, Ohio Department of Taxation: Reappraisal and update schedule. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.