22454 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22454 (Dunnsville, Virginia) pay a median of $1,197/year in property taxes on homes valued at $226,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 22% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22454 is approximately $100, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Essex County. This is $1,046 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22454 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24280 (0.53%) and 24210 (0.53%).

In Dunnsville, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $48,377, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Essex County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Essex County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents, plus a Land Use Taxation option for qualifying agricultural property — contact the Essex County Assessor to verify your income and age eligibility. File exemption applications with the Essex County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure correct property classification.