25427 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25427 (Hedgesville, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,287/year in property taxes on homes valued at $257,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 7% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25427 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berkeley County. This is $626 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25427 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26753 (0.50%) and 25606 (0.50%).

In Hedgesville, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $86,985, 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.