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Lee County/Sanford/Fort Bragg Relocation - Property Taxes

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Sanford NC?

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Lee County or Sanford home? 

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Lee County. 

If you're considering relocating to Lee County, you may be living in Sanford, Broadway, Cape Fear, Cameron, Carolina Trace, Deep River, Lemon Springs, Northview, West Pocket, or West Sanford. 

Find Out What District Your New Lee County Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district:  Lee County Tax Records site.

This chart shows the 2009/2010 Lee County property tax rates.  If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be lower.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Lee County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Lee County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also check the Lee County Property Tax page for most recent information. 

As you can see, a City of Sanford location will be the most expensive property tax location in Lee County.  Best bargains are in the variety of fire districts outside of city limits, but property tax rates are very similar amongst the fire districts - thus it won't cost much more to live in West Sanford versus Carolina Trace. 

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Lee County or Sanford NC Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Lee County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.  

What if the Assessed Value of my Lee County or Sanford NC new home is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart. 

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates for Counties in the Triangle?

Find out how Lee County NC compares to other area counties, like Wake, Johnston, Harnett, and many more.

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Harnett County NC Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Harnett County NC home?

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Harnett County, NC, whether you're considering Angier, Coats, Dunn, Erwin, Lillington, or even Fuquay-Varina.

Harnett County NC Property Taxes - How to Figure Them Out

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, are relocating to Fort Bragg, or are coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Harnett County is just south of Wake County, and just east of Lee County. 

Lower land costs make this county an attractive place for many homebuyers looking to have affordable acreage.

Harnett County is particularly popular with families looking to split a commute between Fort Bragg and Raleigh, or to have affordable country living just a short hop from big city life in the Triangle. 

Find Out What District Your New Harnett County NC Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what town limits the property resides in, or if the property is located outside of town limits.

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Harnett County property tax rates. 

If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be extremely low.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Harnett County NC 

The county rate usually gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Harnett County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the towns and districts in Harnett County, NC:  Angier,  Benson, Coats, Erwin, Dunn, and Lillington.  Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town. 

For 2008-2009, the district tax rates vary from .775% to 1.35%.  There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Harnett County Property Tax Page for most recent information.

Tax rates are based on the assessed value, not the actual sales price of the home.  If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart. 

If you know the pin number of the property you're interested in, you can look up the assessed value and actual tax rate - your agent will be able to provide you with this number. 

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates?

Compare property tax rates in Harnett County to other Research Park Triangle counties here:

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Granville County NC Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Granville County NC home?

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Granville County, NC.

Granville County NC Property Taxes - How to Figure Them Out

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, are relocating to Fort Bragg, or are coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Granville County is just north of Wake County, and just northwest of Durham County. 

Lower land costs make this county an attractive place for many homebuyers looking to have some land of their own, particularly for those looking for wooded acreage. 

Creedmoor is quite popular - just a few minutes from Falls Lake State Park, with easy access to Durham and Raleigh. 

Find Out What District Your New Granville County NC Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what fire district or town limits the property resides in. 

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Granville County property tax rates. 

If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be extremely low.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Granville County NC 

The county rate usually gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Granville County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the towns and districts in Granville County, NC:  Oxford, Creedmoor, Stem, Stovall, and Butner.  Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town. 

For 2008-2009, the district tax rates vary from .755% to 1.48%.  There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Granvilla County Property Tax page for most recent information.

Tax rates are based on the assessed value, not the actual sales price of the home.  If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart. 

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Compare property tax rates in Granville County to other Research Park Triangle counties here:

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Lee County/Sanford/Fort Bragg Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Lee County or Sanford home? 

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Lee County. 

If you're considering relocating to Lee County, you may be living in Sanford, Broadway, Cape Fear, Cameron, Carolina Trace, Deep River, Lemon Springs, Northview, West Pocket, or West Sanford. 

Find Out What District Your New Lee County Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district:  Lee County Tax Records site.

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Lee County property tax rates.  If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be lower.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Lee County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Lee County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also check the Lee County Property Tax page for most recent information. 

As you can see, a City of Sanford location will be the most expensive property tax location in Lee County.  Best bargains are in the variety of fire districts outside of city limits, but property tax rates are very similar amongst the fire districts - thus it won't cost much more to live in West Sanford versus Carolina Trace. 

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Lee County or Sanford NC Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Lee County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.  

What if the Assessed Value of my Lee County or Sanford NC new home is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart. 

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates for Counties in the Triangle?

Find out how Lee County NC compares to other area counties, like Wake, Johnston, Harnett, and many more.

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Durham NC Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Durham County home? 

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Durham County. 

If you're considering relocating to Durham County, you may have a Raleigh, Durham, Bahama, Rougemont, or Chapel Hill street address.

Find Out What District Your New Durham Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district:  Durham County Address Check for Property Tax Rate.

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Durham County property tax rates.  If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be extremely low.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Durham County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Durham County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also visit the Durham County Property Tax page to see any updates to tax tables or tax information. 

As you can see, a City of Chapel Hill location will be the most expensive property tax location to live in Durham County, following closely by the City of Durham.  Best bargains for property taxes are in Mangum, New Hope, Parkwood, Redwood, Eno, and Bahama. 

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Durham County Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Durham County Tax Administration Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.  

What if the Assessed Value is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.  Durham County was reassessed on January 1, 2008, and the new assessed values went into affect in Summer 2008.

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Chatham County Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Chatham County home? 

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Chatham County. 

If you're considering relocating to Pittsboro, Siler City, or anywhere just outside of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Apex, or Jordan Lake, here's an easy reference.

Find Out What District Your New Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in.  Or check out the map below and find the approximate location of the home you're considering to see the name of the fire district or township you'll be relocating into. 

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Chatham County property tax rates.  For Chatham County, the fiscal year starts July 1st and runs until June 30th.

If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher.  If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be extremely low.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located. 

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Chatham County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean?  It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also visit the Chatham County, NC Property Tax page to see any updates to tax tables or tax information. 

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Wake County NC Property Taxes - How to Find out How Much You'll Pay

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, or coming to Raleigh from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

When were property values last adjusted (assessed)?

Wake County reassessed property values on January 1, 2008.  Many homes saw an increase of value, particularly since it's been 8 years since the last reassessment. 

How Much are 2008 Property Taxes in Raleigh or Wake County?

Here are the 2008 rates, by town.  To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county tax to the town tax.  For example, Apex has a town rate of .34, and the Wake County rate is .534.  Add the two together - the total tax rate for Apex, NC is .8740

Are 2008 Wake County Property Tax Rates Lower or Higher than 2007 Rates?

Almost every rate has decreased in 2008, which probably corresponds somewhat to the increase in assessed values.  For example, Apex NC had a tax rate of .40 in 2007, but only .34 in 2008.

How Do I Figure Out What These Wake County Property Tax Numbers Mean?

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2007. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the cities in Wake County: Angier, Apex, Cary, Clayton, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon.

Where Should I Live to Get the Lowest Property Tax Rate?

Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town.  If this is the case, you'll pay just the County rate, plus most likely a fire district tax and/or the RTP special district tax. 

The fire district tax rate is .08, and the special district tax rates vary from .036 to .14.

So at a minimum, you'll pay .614 per hundred when living outside city limits in Wake County. 

There can be a few more special situations.  Some areas of Angier, Raleigh, and Wake Forest may be subject to a special district tax rate in addition to the rates shown above.  Wendell is also subject to the current fire district tax rate.

What County Will My New Home Be In?

When looking at properties, don't take the city address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

Clayton - depending on the address, could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

Fuquay Varina - could be in Wake County or Harnett County.

Apex - could be in Wake County or Chatham County.

Wake Forest - could be in Wake County or Franklin County.

Wendell - could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Wake County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.   The reassessments have just been completed, though, and Wake County is not noted for 100% accuracy in assessing the values of property, so what you see may be either higher or lower than the asking value of the property.   If there is a discrepancy, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you!

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Harnett County NC Property Taxes - How to Find out How Much You'll Pay

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, are relocating to Fort Bragg, or are coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

A Little About Harnett County

Harnett County is south of Wake County.  Harnett County is sandwiched between Fuquay-Varina on the north and Fort Bragg/Fayetteville on the south.  More well-known towns are Angier, Dunn, and Lillington.   Population is over one million.  Campbell University is in Harnett County.   Find out more about Harnett County here. 

So What Are Harnett County's Property Tax Rates?

The property tax rates vary by location.

Rates inside town or city limits are higher.

Every home resides in either a fire district, city or town limits, or both.

Here are the 2007-08 rates, by town and fire district. 

To get the total property tax rate, you'll first need to find out which district the home will be in. 

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2007. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the towns and fire districts in Harnett County. Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town. 

For 2007, the district tax rates vary from .78 to 1.36.  There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Harnett County Property Tax page for most recent information.

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.  For example, the city of Sanford is in Lee County, but there are also some references to Sanford in Harnett County. 

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Home in Harnett County?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Harnett County Tax Administration Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.  

What if the Assessed Value is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.  Harnett County will be reassessed in 2009, and the reevaluation process is going on now. 

How Do Harnett County Property Tax Rates Compare to Other Counties in the Triangle?

Looking to compare the property tax rates of different areas of the Triangle?  Here's a handy guide with links to each county's property tax rates.

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Granville County NC Property Taxes - How to Find out How Much You'll Pay

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, are relocating to Fort Bragg, or are coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Granville County is just north of Wake County, and just northwest of Durham County.  Lower land costs make this county an attractive place for many homebuyers looking to have some land of their own.  Creedmoor is particularly popular - just a few minutes from Falls Lake State Park, with easy access to Durham and Raleigh.   

Granville County revalues all real estate every eight years.  This procedure allows the Tax Department to adjust the appraised value of real estate to reflect the property's true value in light of changing real estate market conditions.  The most recent valuation occurred in 2002 with the next scheduled for 2010.

Here are the 2007 rates, by town and district. 

To get the total property tax rate, you'll first need to find out which district the home will be in.  The total rate is then found by adding the Granville County property tax rate to the district tax rate.

 It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2007. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the towns and districts in Granville County, NC:  Oxford, Creedmoor, Stem, Stovall, and Butner.  Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town. 

For 2007, the district tax rates vary from .755% to 1.48%.  There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Granvilla County Property Tax page for most recent information.

Tax rates are based on the assessed value, not the actual sales price of the home.  If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart. 

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Durham County NC Property Taxes - How to Find out How Much You'll Pay

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, are relocating to Fort Bragg, or are coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

A Little About Durham County

Durham County is just west of Wake County, and has just one major city, Durham.  There are also smaller communities such as Bethesda, Gorman, and Oak Grove.    Durham is the north corner of the "Triangle", which consists of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.  Falls Lake State Park is a great recreation area, located on the northeast side of the county.  Find out more about Durham County here. 

So What Are Durham County's Property Tax Rates?

Here are the 2007-08 rates, by town and fire district.  To get the total property tax rate, you'll first need to find out which district the home will be in. 

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2007. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the towns and fire districts in Durham County. Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town. 

For 2007, the district tax rates vary from .78 to 1.44.  There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Durham County Property Tax page for most recent information.

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Durham County Tax Administration Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.  

What if the Assessed Value is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you.  Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.  Durham County was reassessed on January 1, 2008, and the new assessed values are to go into effect in the summer of 2008. 

How Do Durham County Property Tax Rates Compare to Other Counties?

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