22947 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 22947 (Keswick, Virginia) pay a median of $4,881/year in property taxes on homes valued at $698,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is 4% above the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22947 is approximately $407, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Albemarle County. This is $2,638 more than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22947 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 23690 (0.70%) and 22949 (0.70%).

In Keswick, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $126,944, 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.