28425 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28425 (Burgaw, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,357/year in property taxes on homes valued at $206,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 8% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28425 is approximately $113, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pender County. This is $234 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28425 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28804 (0.66%) and 27596 (0.66%).

In Burgaw, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $65,163, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina revalues property every four years at market value; your assessed value will reset to the purchase price on the next revaluation date. Pender County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion reducing assessed value by $20,000–$25,000 for homeowners 65+, permanently disabled, or widows meeting income thresholds — file your application with the Pender County Tax Assessor's office. Submit your homestead exemption to the Pender County Tax Assessor before your first tax bill to secure the exclusion.