Bladen County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$95/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$125,800
State avg $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,328
$111/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,051
$88/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#89
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Bladen County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.90%
0.23 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,137
$296 below the state median
State position
#89
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 100 North Carolina counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bladen County, North Carolina
Bladen's tax rate ranks low nationally
At 0.904%, Bladen County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.09%, placing it in roughly the bottom third of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is $1,137 annually, compared to a national median of $2,690—meaning Bladen homeowners pay less than half the typical American property tax bill.
Higher than most North Carolina counties
Bladen's 0.904% rate exceeds North Carolina's state average of 0.701% by about 29%, putting it in the higher tier of the state's 100 counties. While most Tar Heel homeowners benefit from lower tax rates, Bladen residents shoulder a steeper burden relative to their state peers.
Bladen sits mid-range in the region
Bladen's 0.904% rate falls between Brunswick County (0.569%) to the east and Burke County (0.699%) to the northwest. Among southeastern North Carolina counties, Bladen's tax burden is moderate but noticeably higher than coastal peers like Carteret (0.450%).
Median home taxes near $1,100 annually
With a median home value of $125,800 and an effective rate of 0.904%, Bladen homeowners typically pay around $1,137 in annual property tax. For those with a mortgage, the bill climbs to roughly $1,328 when including other escrow items.
Many Bladen homes may be overassessed
Property assessments are not always accurate, and homeowners who believe their homes are overvalued can appeal their assessments to reduce their tax burden. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales in your neighborhood, a formal appeal could lower your annual tax bill.
How Bladen County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bladen County
0.90%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.