22553 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22553 (Spotsylvania, Virginia) pay a median of $2,635/year in property taxes on homes valued at $438,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.60%, which is 11% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22553 is approximately $220, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Spotsylvania County. This is $392 more than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22553 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 22747 (0.60%) and 24620 (0.60%).

In Spotsylvania, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $131,416, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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