28450 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28450 (Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina) pay a median of $2,103/year in property taxes on homes valued at $266,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.79%, which is 10% above the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28450 is approximately $175, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Columbus County. This is $512 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28450 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28667 (0.79%) and 28333 (0.79%).

In Lake Waccamaw, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $74,917, 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. Columbus County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exclusion ($20,000–$25,000 off assessed value) for seniors 65+, permanently disabled homeowners, or widows with qualifying income — apply through the Columbus County Tax Assessor's office. File your homestead exemption with the Columbus County Tax Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure the benefit applies to your first tax bill.