24437 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 24437 (Fort Defiance, Virginia) pay a median of $1,622/year in property taxes on homes valued at $298,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is 19% below the Virginia state average of 0.67%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 24437 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Augusta County. This is $621 less than the Virginia average of $2,243/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Virginia, 24437 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24565 (0.54%) and 23442 (0.54%).

In Fort Defiance, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $88,397, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Virginia has no state property tax — assessments are county-only, with Augusta County's effective rate of 0.48% set locally. The Circuit Breaker program offers tax relief for seniors 65+, disabled homeowners, and surviving spouses of military members; apply directly to the Augusta County Assessor's Office with proof of eligibility and income. File before the county's reassessment cycle closes to ensure your reduction applies to your purchase year.