24271 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 24271 (Nickelsville, Virginia) pay a median of $871/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 15% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 24271 is approximately $73, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scott County. This is $1,372 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 24271 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24554 (0.57%) and 24340 (0.57%).

In Nickelsville, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $54,077, 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.