27215 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27215 (Burlington, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,813/year in property taxes on homes valued at $241,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 5% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27215 is approximately $151, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Alamance County. This is $222 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27215 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27615 (0.75%) and 27889 (0.75%).

In Burlington, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $66,669, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina reassesses property at market value upon sale — Alamance County will reset your assessed value based on fair market appraisal with no annual increase caps for homeowners. Alamance County offers homestead exemptions and senior (65+)/disabled veteran exemptions reducing assessed value; contact the Alamance County Tax Assessor immediately after purchase to file your exemption claim. Request a confirmation letter stating your exemption amount and effective date, and monitor your first tax bill to ensure the exemption is properly applied.