Pender County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$157/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$299,000
State avg $235,312
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,134
$178/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,474
$123/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#46
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Pender 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
0.63%
0.01 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$1,883
$381 above the state median
State position
#46
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 100 North Carolina counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Pender County, North Carolina
Pender below national tax median
Pender County's effective tax rate of 0.696% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.957%, landing it in the lower half of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,858 represents about 31% below the national median of $2,690, despite home values of $267,100 being closer to the national average.
Slightly below state average
Pender's 0.696% effective rate is virtually aligned with North Carolina's state average of 0.701%, making it representative of statewide tax conditions. The rate offers reasonable value for property owners.
Moderate taxes among coastal counties
Pender's 0.696% rate sits comfortably between Onslow County (0.652%) and Pasquotank (0.693%), making it competitive within the coastal region. The county maintains a balanced position among its neighbors.
About $1,858 on median home
On Pender's median home value of $267,100, the 0.696% rate yields roughly $1,858 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay around $2,105, while those without pay approximately $1,395.
Challenge inflated assessments
Many Pender County homeowners may be overpaying due to outdated or inaccurate assessments, particularly if property values have declined. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could recover hundreds in annual tax savings.
How Pender County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pender County
0.63%
Effective rate
North Carolina Avg
0.64%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.