Dare County Property Taxes
Dare County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
56.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$187/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.53%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$425,400
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,244
$187/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,245
$187/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#17
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Dare County, North Carolina
Dare County's taxes nearly match national median
Dare County's effective tax rate of 0.528% sits below the national median of 0.92%, yet homeowners pay $2,245 annually—approaching the national median tax bill of $2,690. This apparent contradiction reflects Dare's notably high median home value of $425,400, among the highest in North Carolina and nationally.
Dare's moderate rate masks high absolute taxes
Dare County's 0.528% effective rate ranks below North Carolina's 0.701% state average, yet its median tax of $2,245 far exceeds the state median of $1,433. The discrepancy reveals Dare's distinctive market: affluent coastal communities where high-value properties generate substantial tax revenue despite moderate rates.
Dare taxes more than neighbors despite lower rate
Though Dare's 0.528% rate sits between Currituck (0.456%) and Craven (0.665%), its median tax bill of $2,245 is the highest in the region—a direct result of premium coastal property values averaging $425,400. Homebuyers choosing Dare should expect significantly higher tax obligations than neighboring counties despite the favorable rate.
What your home costs in property taxes
On Dare's median home value of $425,400, the 0.528% rate produces approximately $2,245 in annual property taxes, making it one of the state's highest total bills. Interestingly, Dare shows minimal variation between mortgaged ($2,244) and non-mortgaged ($2,245) properties, suggesting stable assessment practices.
High-value homes warrant careful assessment review
With such substantial tax bills, even a small percentage correction in an overvalued assessment can save hundreds annually in Dare County. Waterfront and oceanfront properties especially warrant professional appraisal review before accepting the county's valuation—the savings justify the effort.
How Dare County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dare County
0.53%
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.