27919 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27919 (Belvidere, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,025/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 13% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27919 is approximately $85, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Perquimans County. This is $566 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27919 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28751 (0.62%) and 28168 (0.62%).

In Belvidere, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $59,070, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina does not reassess property at sale — your assessed value stays tied to Perquimans County's last revaluation, protecting you from immediate increases based on purchase price. Perquimans County provides Senior Exemptions for owners 65+ and Homestead Exemptions — contact the Perquimans County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to apply and confirm your eligibility. Request your property appraisal from the Perquimans County Tax Assessor, review the square footage and structural details for accuracy, and note the county's appeal deadline (typically June 1) if you believe the assessment is too high.