27356 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27356 (Star, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,105/year in property taxes on homes valued at $155,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.71%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27356 is approximately $92, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montgomery County. This is $486 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27356 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27207 (0.71%) and 27371 (0.71%).

In Star, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $58,156, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property countywide every four years based on fair market value, not at the point of sale — your home will be assessed at its market value during the next revaluation cycle (2025 for most counties). Montgomery County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion of $25,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences — apply with the Montgomery County Tax Assessor within 30 days of purchase to qualify for the next tax billing year. File your homestead exemption claim at the Montgomery County Tax Assessor's office and request written confirmation of your exclusion eligibility before the next revaluation.