23148 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 23148 (Saint Stephens Church, Virginia) pay a median of $789/year in property taxes on homes valued at $201,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.39%, which is 42% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 23148 is approximately $66, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within King and Queen County. This is $1,454 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 23148 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 22637 (0.39%) and 24484 (0.39%).

In Saint Stephens Church, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $78,005, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — King and Queen County assesses and collects local taxes only, with no reassessment penalty at sale beyond standard county valuation. King and Queen County offers a circuit breaker tax relief program for elderly and disabled homeowners and a Land Use Taxation classification for agricultural land — contact the King and Queen County Assessor to determine your eligibility. Submit exemption applications to the King and Queen County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to lock in your assessment.