Watauga County, NC Property Tax Calculator
Watauga County homeowners pay a median $1,386 a year in property tax, 0.39% of a median $358,900 home: below North Carolina's 0.66% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Watauga County by home value, at 0.39%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $772 | $64 |
| $300,000 | $1,158 | $97 |
| $400,000 | $1,544 | $129 |
| $500,000 | $1,930 | $161 |
| $750,000 | $2,895 | $241 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,860 | $322 |
Watauga County against North Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga County | 0.39% | $1,386 | $358,900 | $51,693 |
| North Carolina | 0.66% | $1,896 | $288,900 | $72,388 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Watauga County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Watauga County?
The effective rate is 0.39%: a median $1,386 a year on a median $358,900 home. That's the 51st highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Watauga County?
About $1,544 a year, $129 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Watauga County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Its rate is below the state's 0.66%. Across North Carolina, covered counties range from 0.39% to 0.93%.
How do I lower my Watauga County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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