Bertie County Property Taxes
Bertie County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
46.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$64/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$95,800
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$983
$82/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$532
$44/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#74
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bertie County, North Carolina
Bertie County taxes above national average
Bertie County's effective tax rate of 0.797% exceeds the national median of roughly 0.9% and the state average of 0.701%. However, because median homes are valued at just $95,800—the state's second-lowest—the median annual tax is only $764, well below national norms.
Above-average rate on low-value property
Bertie County ranks in the upper third of North Carolina counties by tax rate at 0.797%, exceeding the state average of 0.701%. Yet the median home value of $95,800 is among the lowest in the state, keeping the median tax bill to $764—below the state median of $1,433.
Highest rate in the northeastern region
Bertie's 0.797% rate significantly exceeds neighboring Edgecombe, Martin, and Halifax counties, all of which fall between 0.65% and 0.74%. This difference reflects Bertie's fiscal structure and its smaller property tax base.
Rural property, modest but steep rate
The median home in Bertie County is valued at just $95,800, but the elevated 0.797% tax rate produces an annual bill of approximately $764 without mortgage deduction. With mortgage interest included, homeowners typically pay around $983 per year.
High rates make accuracy checks essential
When tax rates are above average, even modest overassessments can compound into significant overbilling over time. Bertie homeowners should carefully review their assessment, compare recent property sales, and challenge any valuation that exceeds local market conditions.
How Bertie County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bertie County
0.80%
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.