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Fairfield County · Lithopolis, OHLithopolis, OH property taxes. A flat year. Look closely.
The typical home in Lithopolis was worth about $403,000 in January 2026, 1.0% less than a year earlier. A notice that went up anyway deserves a second look.
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What Lithopolis home values did
Lithopolis values fell 1.0% in the year to January 2026, and sat 1.3% under the March 2025 high. That's weaker than Fairfield County as a whole (+1.5%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $306,000 | +10.8% |
| January 2022 | $353,000 | +15.3% |
| January 2023 | $380,000 | +7.6% |
| January 2024 | $390,000 | +2.7% |
| January 2025 | $407,000 | +4.3% |
| January 2026 | $403,000 | -1.0% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $401,000 | -0.4% since January |
Peak since 2021: $408,000 in March 2025. January 2026 was 1.3% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Lithopolis home lost 1.0% 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 Lithopolis compares nearby
Among 10 Fairfield County places, Lithopolis has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 4th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 90th of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $277,000 | +3.2% | At peak |
| Pickerington | $420,000 | +1.2% | At peak |
| Canal Winchester | $415,000 | +0.6% | At peak |
| Baltimore | $394,000 | +2.7% | At peak |
| Carroll | $433,000 | +1.8% | At peak |
| Amanda | $332,000 | +0.2% | -0.1% |
| Millersport | $379,000 | +0.2% | -0.8% |
| Bremen | $279,000 | +1.9% | At peak |
| Sugar Grove | $347,000 | +2.4% | At peak |
| Lithopolis | $403,000 | -1.0% | -1.3% |
Deadline and where to file
Lithopolis 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 Fairfield County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Lithopolis case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. Lithopolis is part of the Columbus metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- If you bought the property recently, bring the closing statement or conveyance fee statement.
Get your Lithopolis 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.
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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.