27310 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27310 (Oak Ridge, North Carolina) pay a median of $3,221/year in property taxes on homes valued at $495,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.65%, which is 9% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27310 is approximately $268, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Guilford County. This is $1,630 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27310 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27301 (0.65%) and 28601 (0.65%).

In Oak Ridge, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $149,743, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina conducts countywide property revaluations every four years using market value data, so your purchase does not trigger an immediate reassessment — the next revaluation will incorporate your property's updated value into the tax rolls. Guilford County allows a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for owner-occupied residences — file your exemption application with the Guilford County Tax Assessor within one month of purchase to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Guilford County Tax Assessor's Homestead Division to confirm receipt of your application and verify the exemption appears on your next tax notice.