Albemarle County, VA Property Tax Calculator
Albemarle County homeowners pay a median $3,719 a year in property tax, 0.75% of a median $495,400 home: above Virginia's 0.73% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Albemarle County by home value, at 0.75%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,502 | $125 |
| $300,000 | $2,253 | $188 |
| $400,000 | $3,004 | $250 |
| $500,000 | $3,755 | $313 |
| $750,000 | $5,633 | $469 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,510 | $626 |
Albemarle County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | 0.75% | $3,719 | $495,400 | $104,392 |
| Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Albemarle 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 Albemarle County?
The effective rate is 0.75%: a median $3,719 a year on a median $495,400 home. That's the 20th highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Albemarle County?
About $3,004 a year, $250 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Albemarle County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my Albemarle 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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