Bottom Line
It can be hard to balance the desire for a beautiful home with the with the desire to pay as little tax as possible. However, there are some little things that can be done to reduce property tax without resorting to living in a dump. Remember avoid making any improvements right before your house is due to be assessed. Check out the neighbors, if they pay less tax than you but own similar homes, you could be in line for a tax reduction.
Don’t assume that your tax bill is set in stone. A little homework and due diligence can help reduce the burden.