25442 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25442 (Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,969/year in property taxes on homes valued at $352,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 4% above the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25442 is approximately $164, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $1,308 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25442 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 25938 (0.56%) and 26425 (0.56%).

In Shenandoah Junction, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $120,217, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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