24251 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 24251 (Gate City, Virginia) pay a median of $907/year in property taxes on homes valued at $133,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is near the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 24251 is approximately $76, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scott County. This is $1,336 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 24251 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24370 (0.68%) and 24378 (0.68%).

In Gate City, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $44,990, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — Scott County sets all assessments locally with no reassessment mandate at property sale. Scott County offers circuit breaker credits for seniors 65+ and permanently disabled residents earning below income limits, and Land Use Taxation for agricultural parcels. Contact the Scott County Assessor immediately after closing to determine your eligibility for senior, disability, or farm relief programs.