28344 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28344 (Godwin, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,240/year in property taxes on homes valued at $124,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 40% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28344 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sampson County. This is $351 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28344 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 27555 (1.00%) and 27314 (1.00%).

In Godwin, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $48,729, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property every four years at market value; your home will be reassessed to the purchase price at the next countywide revaluation cycle. Sampson County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion ($20,000–$25,000 depending on age, disability, or widow status and income thresholds) — submit your application to the Sampson County Tax Assessor's office before the deadline. Contact the Sampson County Tax Assessor immediately after closing to file your homestead exemption and secure the reduction on your first tax bill.