27509 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27509 (Butner, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,748/year in property taxes on homes valued at $207,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 18% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27509 is approximately $146, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Granville County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27509 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27553 (0.84%) and 27935 (0.84%).

In Butner, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $70,886, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina uses four-year revaluation cycles to assess property at fair market value, not at the point of sale — Granville County's next countywide revaluation will establish your home's new value in the cycle. Granville County allows a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for primary residences — file your exemption application with the Granville County Tax Assessor within 30 days of purchase to lower your taxable value. Contact the Granville County Tax Assessor to submit your homestead exemption claim and verify the $25,000 exclusion is recorded on your property account.