27957 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 27957 (Merry Hill, North Carolina) pay a median of $888/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 8% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 27957 is approximately $74, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bertie County. This is $703 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 27957 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27850 (0.77%) and 28226 (0.77%).

In Merry Hill, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $37,279, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues all property countywide every four years using fair market value standards, not at individual sales — Bertie County's next revaluation will establish your home's assessed value for the following tax cycle. Bertie County allows a $25,000 Homestead Property Tax Exclusion for owner-occupied primary residences — apply with the Bertie County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Bertie County Tax Assessor to file your homestead exemption application and request written confirmation that the $25,000 exclusion has been applied to your account.