Chatham County Property Taxes
Chatham County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
86.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$223/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$397,800
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,813
$234/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,437
$203/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Chatham County, North Carolina
Chatham's taxes match national median
At 0.671%, Chatham's effective rate sits just below the national median of 0.88%, making it a typical American county for property tax burden. The median tax bill of $2,671 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, putting Chatham squarely at the 50th percentile nationally.
Slightly below state average
Chatham's 0.671% rate runs marginally below North Carolina's 0.701% average, offering modest relief compared to typical state residents. However, the median tax of $2,671 exceeds the state median of $1,433, reflecting Chatham's higher median home values and wealthier tax base.
Chatham anchors Triangle tax burden
Among Triangle-area peers, Chatham's 0.671% rate matches the broader regional profile of moderate taxation. The county's $2,671 median tax reflects strong home valuations that drive up absolute bills despite competitive effective rates.
Median home costs $2,671 annually
A typical Chatham home valued at $397,800 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,671. With a mortgage, the effective bill climbs to $2,813 due to additional assessments.
Higher values warrant closer review
Chatham's elevated home values make accurate assessments critical—a small percentage overvaluation on a $400,000 home means real money left on the table. File a free appeal with Chatham County's assessor if you believe your property is overassessed relative to comparable sales.
How Chatham County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chatham County
0.67%
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.