22974 Property Tax Rate

Troy, Virginia · Part of Fluvanna County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.63%

12.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,956

$163/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,956

Monthly

$163

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Virginia Avg12.8% below
vs. National Avg27.3% below

How ZIP 22974 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 22974$1,956
Virginia Average$2,243
National Average$2,690

ZIP 22974

0.63%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Virginia

0.26%state avg 0.67%2.69%

Lower than 52% of ZIP codes in Virginia(48th percentile, 779 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 22974

Property owners in ZIP code 22974 (Troy, Virginia) pay a median of $1,956/year in property taxes on homes valued at $311,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 7% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 22974 is approximately $163, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fluvanna County. This is $287 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 22974 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24589 (0.63%) and 24549 (0.63%).

In Troy, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $108,859, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia imposes no state property tax — assessments are county-only, and Fluvanna County's 0.66% rate is set locally. The Circuit Breaker program provides tax relief for seniors (65+), disabled persons, and surviving military spouses based on household income; apply to the Fluvanna County Assessor's Office with your eligibility documents. File your application before Fluvanna County's reassessment deadline to activate relief on your property immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 22974?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 22974 (Troy, VA) is 0.63%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Troy, VA (22974)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 22974 is $1,956. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 22974 compare to the Virginia average?
ZIP code 22974's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,956, compared to the state average of $2,243.
What is the median home value in ZIP 22974?
The median home value in ZIP code 22974 (Troy, VA) is $311,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 22974 in?
ZIP code 22974 is part of Fluvanna County in Virginia. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Virginia, visit the Fluvanna County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$405. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 22974 is part of Fluvanna County, Virginia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Fluvanna County on TaxByCounty →
By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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