27242 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27242 (Eagle Springs, North Carolina) pay a median of $390/year in property taxes on homes valued at $117,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.33%, which is 54% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27242 is approximately $33, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Moore County. This is $1,201 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27242 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28790 (0.33%) and 28723 (0.34%).

In Eagle Springs, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $38,431, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues properties on a four-year cycle using market value standards, so your home will not be reassessed at purchase but will receive a new valuation in the next countywide revaluation. Moore County offers a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for owner-occupied primary residences — submit your application to the Moore County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to secure the exemption. Contact the Moore County Tax Assessor to obtain the homestead exemption application and verify the exclusion is properly recorded on your property record card.