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Watauga County

Watauga County, North Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.41%

Median Annual Tax

$1,334

How Watauga County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Watauga County$1,334
North Carolina State Average$1,433
National Average$1,924

Watauga County

0.41%

Effective rate

North Carolina Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,446

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,166

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,334

Monthly Escrow

$111

Effective Rate

0.41%

vs. North Carolina State Average▼ 6.9% below
vs. National Average▼ 50.4% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Watauga County, North Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Watauga County, North Carolina is 0.41%. 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 Watauga County?
The median annual property tax payment in Watauga County is $1,334. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,446, while those without a mortgage pay $1,166.
How does Watauga County compare to the North Carolina average?
Watauga County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the North Carolina state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Watauga County is $1,334, compared to the state average of $1,433.
What is the median home value in Watauga County, North Carolina?
The median home value in Watauga County, North Carolina is $321,500, 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

Avery County(NC)

Rate0.41%
Median Tax$966

Macon County(NC)

Rate0.43%
Median Tax$979

Swain County(NC)

Rate0.40%
Median Tax$844

Carteret County(NC)

Rate0.45%
Median Tax$1,369
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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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