Chesterfield County Property Taxes
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$220/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.78%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$336,700
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,636
$220/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,636
$220/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#102
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield slightly above national norm
Chesterfield's effective tax rate of 0.783% exceeds the national median of 0.72%, though it remains moderate compared to high-tax states. The median property tax of $2,636 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, despite Chesterfield homes being worth more at $336,700 versus the national median of $281,900.
Second-highest tax rate in Virginia
Chesterfield's 0.783% effective rate ranks among Virginia's steepest, trailing only a handful of cities and exceeding the state average of 0.671%. The median tax bill of $2,636 is 35% above Virginia's state median of $1,960.
Moderate burden in the Richmond region
Chesterfield's $2,636 median property tax is slightly lower than Chesapeake city's $2,937 but higher than rural neighbors like Cumberland County's $1,398. The county balances suburban growth with relatively competitive tax rates for the greater Richmond metro area.
Typical annual tax bill here
A homeowner with Chesterfield's median-valued property of $336,700 pays approximately $2,636 in annual property taxes. The tax remains consistent whether you carry a mortgage or own outright.
Reassessments could lower your bill
Chesterfield regularly reassesses properties, but many homeowners accept inflated valuations without challenge. A formal appeal—often free—can uncover assessment errors and potentially save you significant money each year.
How Chesterfield County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chesterfield County
0.78%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
0.40%
Bath County
0.40%
Nottoway County
0.42%
Mathews County
0.42%
Amelia County
0.43%
Lunenburg County
0.44%
Buchanan County
0.44%
Craig County
0.46%
Bedford County
0.46%
Campbell County
0.46%
Northumberland County
0.48%
Mecklenburg County
0.49%
Halifax County
0.49%
Augusta County
0.49%
Lancaster County
0.49%
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.