27253 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27253 (Graham, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,370/year in property taxes on homes valued at $212,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 10% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27253 is approximately $114, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Alamance County. This is $221 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27253 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27806 (0.64%) and 27006 (0.65%).

In Graham, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $62,020, 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.