22937 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22937 (Esmont, Virginia) pay a median of $1,676/year in property taxes on homes valued at $276,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 10% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22937 is approximately $140, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Albemarle County. This is $567 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22937 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 22407 (0.61%) and 24354 (0.61%).

In Esmont, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $77,375, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia imposes no state property tax; Albemarle County's 0.78% effective rate is a local county assessment with no state overlay. Homeowners age 65 or older, those with disabilities, and surviving military spouses qualify for the Circuit Breaker program through the Albemarle County Assessor — this relief caps taxes as a percentage of income. Contact the Albemarle County Assessor's Office within 30 days of closing to apply for the program and verify your property's assessed value on the tax rolls.