28088 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28088 (Landis, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,642/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.73%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28088 is approximately $137, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rowan County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28088 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27576 (0.73%) and 28270 (0.73%).

In Landis, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $56,958, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina reassesses property at market value upon sale — Rowan County will appraise your property at fair market value, setting a new assessed value base with no annual increase limits. Rowan County offers homestead, senior (65+), and veteran exemptions reducing assessed value; contact the Rowan County Tax Assessor to file your exemption claim within 30 days of purchase and lower your taxable base. Request a detailed assessment summary showing your exemption amount and confirm the exemption is active on your first property tax bill.