22473 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22473 (Heathsville, Virginia) pay a median of $1,191/year in property taxes on homes valued at $259,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.46%, which is 32% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22473 is approximately $99, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Northumberland County. This is $1,052 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22473 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 23930 (0.46%) and 24077 (0.46%).

In Heathsville, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $70,260, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Northumberland County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. Northumberland County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for elderly and disabled homeowners and a Land Use Taxation classification for agricultural land — apply with the Northumberland County Assessor if you qualify by income and age. Submit exemption applications to the Northumberland County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to secure your tax status.