Transylvania County Property Taxes
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$128/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$336,100
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,622
$135/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,468
$122/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania taxes below national average
Transylvania County's effective rate of 0.458% sits well below the national median, with homeowners paying $1,539 annually versus the national median of $2,690. The higher median tax reflects Transylvania's significantly higher median home values.
Transylvania ranks among state's lowest
At 0.458%, Transylvania County ranks well below North Carolina's state average of 0.701%, making it one of the state's most tax-advantaged counties. This favorable rate reflects both tax policy and the county's high-value property base.
Transylvania offers competitive tax rates
Transylvania's 0.458% rate ranks second-lowest regionally, behind only Swain (0.402%) and well below all other nearby counties. Combined with higher home values, this creates distinct pricing dynamics within the region.
Your annual Transylvania tax bill
On a median home valued at $336,100, Transylvania homeowners pay approximately $1,539 annually—about $128 per month. With a mortgage, that reaches $1,622; without one, it's $1,468.
Transylvania homeowners can verify fairness
Even in tax-friendly counties, homeowners benefit from verifying their assessments reflect current market values. If your Transylvania home's valuation seems high relative to recent comparable sales, file a free appeal with the assessor.
How Transylvania County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Transylvania County
0.46%
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.