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Madison County · South Solon, OHSouth Solon, OH property taxes. Values jumped. Make sure yours is right.
The typical home in South Solon was worth about $314,000 in January 2026, up 7.9% in a year. When values move this fast, assessments can overshoot individual homes, especially ones that need work.
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What South Solon home values did
South Solon values rose 7.9% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's stronger than Madison County as a whole (+0.9%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $243,000 | +23.6% |
| January 2022 | $256,000 | +5.6% |
| January 2023 | $243,000 | -5.2% |
| January 2024 | $287,000 | +18.1% |
| January 2025 | $291,000 | +1.2% |
| January 2026 | $314,000 | +7.9% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $314,000 | -0.0% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
What to check on your notice
The typical South Solon home gained 7.9% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for a complaint.
How South Solon compares nearby
Among 8 Madison County places, South Solon has the 6th largest drop from its peak and the 4th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 886th of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | $286,000 | +1.9% | At peak |
| Plain City | $541,000 | +0.9% | At peak |
| West Jefferson | $268,000 | -0.5% | -0.8% |
| Mount Sterling | $295,000 | +1.3% | At peak |
| South Solon | $314,000 | +7.9% | At peak |
| Midway | $182,000 | -6.2% | -7.2% |
| Choctaw Lake | $434,000 | +2.4% | At peak |
| Irwin | $361,000 | +2.5% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
South Solon 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 Madison County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a South Solon case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. South Solon is part of the Columbus metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Use a recent arm's length sale of your home, an appraisal, or sales of comparable homes. The complainant must give the board all information within their knowledge that affects the property.
Get your South Solon 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.