25443 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25443 (Shepherdstown, West Virginia) pay a median of $2,182/year in property taxes on homes valued at $395,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.55%, which is near the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25443 is approximately $182, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $1,521 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25443 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 24963 (0.55%) and 26354 (0.55%).

In Shepherdstown, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $103,933, 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.