28626 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28626 (Fleetwood, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,089/year in property taxes on homes valued at $301,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.36%, which is 49% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28626 is approximately $91, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ashe County. This is $502 less than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28626 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28679 (0.36%) and 28713 (0.36%).

In Fleetwood, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $71,186, 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.