28741 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 28741 (Highlands, North Carolina) pay a median of $1,896/year in property taxes on homes valued at $596,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.32%, which is 55% below the North Carolina state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 28741 is approximately $158, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Macon County. This is $305 more than the North Carolina average of $1,591/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Carolina, 28741 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 28775 (0.32%) and 28783 (0.31%).

In Highlands, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $68,874, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

North Carolina performs full reassessment to market value at sale with no state-imposed cap on increases — Macon County will establish your new tax base at the closing price. Macon County allows a $25,000 Homestead Exemption for primary residences, lowering taxable assessed value; submit your exemption application to the Macon County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing. Apply for the Homestead Exemption immediately at the Macon County Tax Assessor's office and request documentation of your assessed value to track your tax liability.