27014 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27014 (Cooleemee, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,054/year in property taxes on homes valued at $139,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is 6% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27014 is approximately $88, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Davie County. This is $537 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27014 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27565 (0.76%) and 27540 (0.76%).

In Cooleemee, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $47,417, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina reassesses property at market value upon sale — your assessed value will be reset based on fair market value regardless of purchase price, with no statewide cap on increases. Davie County offers veterans and senior exemptions (65+) reducing assessed value; contact the Davie County Tax Assessor to determine your eligibility and file the appropriate exemption form. Verify your exemption status on your first assessment notice; North Carolina counties typically reassess every four years, so locking in your exemption now prevents a spike at the next revaluation.