Martin County Property Taxes
Martin County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$98/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.07%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$109,900
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,361
$113/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,022
$85/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#96
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Martin County, North Carolina
Martin County taxes rank among America's highest
Martin County's effective tax rate of 1.070% places it in the top 15% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Though the median property tax bill ($1,176) stays below the national median of $2,690, the effective rate tells a different story: Martin's homes are assessed at lower values.
Martin leads North Carolina in tax rates
At 1.070%, Martin County's effective rate is the highest in the state—53% above North Carolina's 0.701% average. This means Martin residents pay a steeper percentage of home value in taxes than virtually any other county in the state.
Martin stands apart in eastern NC
Martin's 1.070% rate dwarfs nearby Nash County (0.771%) and exceeds the statewide average by a wide margin. The difference reflects Martin's reliance on property tax revenue and distinct county fiscal priorities.
On Martin's median home, the annual tax
A $109,900 home—Martin's median value—generates $1,176 in annual property taxes at the current rate. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,361 when additional county fees are factored in.
Assessment appeals can yield real relief
Martin County homeowners facing the state's highest effective tax rate should review their assessments closely—errors and missed exemptions are prevalent. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and can uncover opportunities for reduction.
How Martin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Martin County
1.07%
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.