Avery County Property Taxes
Avery County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$81/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.41%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$233,200
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,166
$97/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$831
$69/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Avery County, North Carolina
Avery has America's lowest property tax rates
Avery County's effective tax rate of 0.414% ranks among the absolute lowest in the nation, less than half the national median of roughly 0.9%. Homeowners pay a median of just $966 annually on homes valued at $233,200—far below the national median tax of $2,690.
Lowest rate in all of North Carolina
Avery County has the lowest effective property tax rate in North Carolina at 0.414%, less than 60% of the state average of 0.701%. The median property tax of $966 is 33% below the state median of $1,433.
Dramatically lower than surrounding High Country
Avery's 0.414% rate is substantially lower than nearby Ashe (0.512%), Watauga, and Mitchell counties, making it the clear tax leader in the northwestern mountains. This exceptional advantage drives strong appeal among retirees and cost-conscious newcomers.
Low rates on above-average mountain homes
Despite median home values of $233,200—higher than most mountain counties—Avery's 0.414% rate keeps annual taxes to just $966. With mortgage deduction, the typical homeowner pays approximately $1,166 per year.
Appeal if assessed above market value
Avery's ultra-low rates don't exempt individual properties from potential overassessment relative to comparable sales. Homeowners uncertain their valuation reflects actual market conditions should request a review and consider filing a formal appeal.
How Avery County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Avery County
0.41%
Effective rate
North Carolina Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.