25413 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25413 (Bunker Hill, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,256/year in property taxes on homes valued at $249,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 6% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25413 is approximately $105, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berkeley County. This is $595 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25413 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24701 (0.50%) and 26378 (0.50%).

In Bunker Hill, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $95,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia conducts revaluation on a county-by-county cycle (Berkeley County typically revalues every six years), and your property will be reassessed to fair market value when purchased. Berkeley County offers a Homestead Exemption of $20,000 off assessed value for primary residences — contact the Berkeley 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.