The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Avery County is $561.00 per year, based on a median home value of $155,100.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.36% of property value.
Avery County collects fairly low property taxes, and is among the lower 25% of all counties in the United States ranked by property tax collections. Of the one-hundred--no counties in North Carolina, Avery County is ranked 96th by median property taxes, and 99th by median tax as percentage of home value.
Avery County has lower property taxes than many other North Carolina counties. The median home value is $155,100.00, compared to the median property value in North Carolina of $155,500.00
Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Avery County Tax Assessor.
