Pamlico County Property Taxes
Pamlico County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$105/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$209,800
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,389
$116/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,149
$96/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#25
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pamlico County, North Carolina
Pamlico below national tax average
Pamlico County's effective tax rate of 0.599% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.957%, placing it in the lower half of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,257 is less than half the national median of $2,690, thanks to lower home values of $209,800.
Among North Carolina's lowest rates
Pamlico's 0.599% effective rate ranks well below North Carolina's state average of 0.701%, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly counties. This favorable environment supports affordability for homeowners.
Competitive coastal tax position
Pamlico's 0.599% rate rivals New Hanover (0.587%) as one of the region's lowest, while remaining below Pender County (0.696%) and Onslow (0.652%). The county offers solid tax value among coastal alternatives.
About $1,257 on median home
On Pamlico's median home value of $209,800, the 0.599% rate translates to roughly $1,257 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay around $1,389, while those without pay approximately $1,149.
Don't assume assessments are correct
Even in favorable tax environments, property assessments can contain errors or overstate values. A periodic review of your assessment ensures you're not paying more than your fair share.
How Pamlico County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pamlico County
0.60%
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.