28617 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28617 (Crumpler, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,251/year in property taxes on homes valued at $198,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 12% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28617 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ashe County. This is $340 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28617 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28174 (0.63%) and 28685 (0.63%).

In Crumpler, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $56,667, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina assesses property at current market value annually without a statewide increase cap, so expect your home to be revalued at purchase price upon closing. Ashe County offers a Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($25,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied homes) and a Disabled Veterans Exemption — file with the Ashe County Tax Assessor's office immediately after purchase to lock in these benefits. Request a copy of your assessment card to verify the valuation matches comparable sales and confirm all exemptions are recorded.