James City County, VA Property Tax Calculator
James City County homeowners pay a median $2,901 a year in property tax, 0.65% of a median $447,200 home: below Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in James City County by home value, at 0.65%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,298 | $108 |
| $300,000 | $1,947 | $162 |
| $400,000 | $2,596 | $216 |
| $500,000 | $3,245 | $270 |
| $750,000 | $4,868 | $406 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,490 | $541 |
James City County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James City County | 0.65% | $2,901 | $447,200 | $109,985 |
| 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 James City 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 James City County?
The effective rate is 0.65%: a median $2,901 a year on a median $447,200 home. That's the 25th highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in James City County?
About $2,596 a year, $216 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does James City County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is below the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my James City 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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