25187 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25187 (Southside, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,083/year in property taxes on homes valued at $232,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.47%, which is 13% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25187 is approximately $90, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mason County. This is $422 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25187 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26667 (0.47%) and 26619 (0.47%).

In Southside, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $43,447, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia conducts revaluation on a county-by-county cycle (Mason County typically revalues every six years), and your property will be reassessed to fair market value when purchased. Mason County offers a Homestead Exemption of $20,000 off assessed value for primary residences — contact the Mason County Assessor's office to file immediately after closing. Request a Property Tax Exemption Application form and submit proof of occupancy to lock in your exemption for the next assessment cycle.