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Transylvania County

Transylvania County, North Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.46%

Median Annual Tax

$1,539

How Transylvania County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Transylvania County$1,539
North Carolina State Average$1,433
National Average$1,924

Transylvania County

0.46%

Effective rate

North Carolina Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,622

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,468

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,539

Monthly Escrow

$128

Effective Rate

0.46%

vs. North Carolina State Average▲ 7.4% above
vs. National Average▼ 42.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Transylvania County, North Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Transylvania County, North Carolina is 0.46%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Transylvania County?
The median annual property tax payment in Transylvania County is $1,539. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,622, while those without a mortgage pay $1,468.
How does Transylvania County compare to the North Carolina average?
Transylvania County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the North Carolina state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Transylvania County is $1,539, compared to the state average of $1,433.
What is the median home value in Transylvania County, North Carolina?
The median home value in Transylvania County, North Carolina is $336,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in North Carolina?
Property taxes in North Carolina are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Currituck County(NC)

Rate0.46%
Median Tax$1,600

Clay County(NC)

Rate0.45%
Median Tax$1,188

Carteret County(NC)

Rate0.45%
Median Tax$1,369

Yancey County(NC)

Rate0.48%
Median Tax$1,058
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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.

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