27559 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27559 (Moncure, North Carolina) pay a median of $2,317/year in property taxes on homes valued at $347,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.67%, which is 7% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27559 is approximately $193, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chatham County. This is $726 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27559 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27017 (0.67%) and 28042 (0.67%).

In Moncure, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $63,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property every four years based on market value at the time of revaluation, with the next countywide revaluation occurring in 2025 — your purchase does not trigger immediate reassessment, but your new value will be incorporated into the next revaluation cycle. Chatham County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion that exempts $25,000 of assessed value for primary residences — file with the Chatham County Tax Assessor's office after closing to ensure eligibility for the next tax year. Contact the Chatham County Tax Assessor immediately after purchase to register your homestead claim and confirm your property card reflects your owner-occupied status.