27281 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27281 (Jackson Springs, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,497/year in property taxes on homes valued at $289,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.52%, which is 28% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27281 is approximately $125, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Moore County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27281 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27950 (0.52%) and 28748 (0.52%).

In Jackson Springs, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $71,021, 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.