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2010 Person County Property Taxes | How Much Do Property Taxes Cost in Person County

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:14:35 -0400

2010 Person County Property Tax Guide

How Much are Property Taxes in Person County NC?

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.

NC property tax rate information - click here

When were property values last adjusted (assessed)?

Person County reassessed property values on January 1, 2005. The next revaluation will be effective on January 1, 2013.

How Much are 2010 Property Taxes in Person County?

To view property tax rates in Person County, use the Person County GIS to look up the property tax value of a piece of land.

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.

Your tax bill will be lowest when living outside city limits in Person County.

Check the Address of Your New Person County/Raleigh Home

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Person County Tax Records site, and see the assessed value of the property with the Person County GIS system. If there is a discrepancy, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you!

Want to Compare Other County Property Tax Rates in North Carolina?

Lee County New Home Communities

Thinking of building a new home in the Raleigh area? There are many great places to live near Raleigh, including Angier, Apex, Bear Creek, Cary, Chatham County, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Lillington, Morrisville, Pittsboro, Rolesville, Sanford, Siler City, Silk Hope, Wake Forest, and Wendell.

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Lee County 2009-2010 Property Taxes - How Much are Property Taxes in Sanford NC?

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:50:03 -0400

New Homes Sanford NC - Cost to Live Sanford NC

Lee County/Sanford/Fort Bragg Relocation - Property Taxes

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

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.

View updated Lee County property tax rates

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.

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

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2009/2010 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.

Lee County properties were last assessed in 2007. North Carolina law requires each county to conduct a revaluation at least once every eight years, but some counties assess more often. Lee County is using a six year plan, which means that the next revaluation will occur in 2013.

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

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.

Which Part of the Triangle is Cheapest to Live? Property Tax Guide

Lee County, NC New Home Resources

Lee County NC New Homes

Golf Community Homes in Lee County

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Dual Master Suite Homes | Design/Build a Two Master Bedroom Home

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:58:06 -0500

Two Master Suite Custom Homes

Custom Home Plans with Two Master Suites

It's tough to find floor plans with two master suites - which is one of the reasons we offer design/build services to all of our clients at no extra cost. Check out these ideas for Two Master Suite Homes.

The Aycliffe* - Two Master Suite Home

3,101 Sq ft, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

The Aycliffe, design/build floor plan by Stanton Homes, contains two master bedrooms, one on the first floor and one on the second floor.

Design/Build Raleigh Homes

Here's how Stanton Homes modified the Aycliffe custom floor plan into a two master suite home:

- Combine office and secondary bedroom

- Add full master suite bath with corner shower

- Add soaking tub with windows for natural light

- Include his and hers walk-in-closets and vanities

Design/Build Home Plans with Two Master Suites, Available in Raleigh, NC:

Raleigh design/build dual master suite baths include special features like:

Corner shower
Separate room for commode
His and hers vanities
Oversized his and hers walk-in-closets
Luxury bath - see tub surround tile options
Spacious rooms
Choice of specialty ceiling styles

More Raleigh Dual Master Suite Home Options

Browse some dual master suite floor plan options.

Also check out our Mother In Law Suite Floor Plans, which offer another approach to privacy for dual household homes.

And ask us to sketch up a plan just for you, with our free in-house architectural design services.

Bring us your floor plan or ask us for more ideas - we'll show you want we can do for you, to find, modify, design and build a custom home you’ll love to live in.

*The Aycliffe Copyright Stanton Homes.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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2010 Holly Springs Property Taxes | How Much Do Property Taxes Cost in Holly Springs?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:45:58 -0500

2010 Holly Springs Property Tax Guide

How Much are Property Taxes in Holly Springs NC?

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 had been 8 years since the last reassessment.

Read up-to-date Wake County property tax information here.

How Much are 2010 Property Taxes in Holly Springs?

Here are the 2010 rates in Wake County, by town. To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county tax to the town tax. For example, Holly Springs has a town rate of .415, and the Wake County rate is .534. Add the two together - the total tax rate for Holly Springs, NC is .949.

Are 2010 Holly Springs Property Tax Rates Lower or Higher than 2009 Rates?

Overall Wake County property tax rates did not increase in 2010. Current property tax rates will be in effect from July 1 2010 to June 30 2011. Annual tax notices are mailed in July.

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.

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?

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.

Check the Address of Your New Wake County/Raleigh Home

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. 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!

Want to Compare Other Property Tax Rates in North Carolina?

Holly Springs Lots for Sale

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Holly Springs, NC Accessible Home Options

New Homes on Acreage in Holly Springs, NC

Holly Springs New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Apex NC Property Tax Rates 2011 | Property Taxes in Apex NC

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:29:02 -0400

Apex NC Property Taxes 2011 - Find Property Tax Rates for Apex NC

Up-to-date Wake County property tax information

Considering moving to Apex, NC? You will want to know what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Apex is located within Wake County, along with many popular cities and towns to live in, including: Angier, Cary, Clayton, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon.

How Much are 2011 Property Taxes in Apex?

Here are the 2011 rates, by town within Wake County. 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 0.34, and the Wake County rate is 0.534. Add the two together - the total tax rate for Apex, NC is 0.874.

How Do I Figure Out What These Apex, NC 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 2011.

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the cities and towns in Wake County, such as Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Zebulon.

There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Wake County property tax page for most recent information.

The tax rates are normally established by Wake County in June. Annual tax bills are mailed in July for the current year.

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

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates?

Compare property tax rates in NC counties:

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Apex New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Solar Water Heaters - How to Save Money, and What They Really Cost

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:09:21 -0400

Saturday April 30th 12 to 3 pm - "Meet the Builder Special Event"

Solar Session with the Experts: "Solar Water Heaters: Cool Down Your Spending"

Been thinking about solar water heaters? Wondering about how much those tax credits really help, and what kind of payback they offer?

Stanton Homes is bringing the solar experts to you during this special "Meet the Builder" information open house.

Southern Energy Management just earned the distinction of "Energy Star partner of the year" for the fifth consecutive year.

At this Q&A session, Southern Energy Management will decipher the hype about solar water heaters - so you will learn everything you need to know - and be able to ask your builder or energy product suppliers the right questions before renovating or building your new home.

This Solar Water Heater presentation will include important criteria such as:

Benefits of solar water heaters

How much energy tax credits reduce your cost

How solar water heaters work

What types of solar water heaters are most popular in the Raleigh area

How to make sure your home is adaptable for a solar water heater in the future

Presenter: Graham Alexander, Southern Energy Management Solar Expert

Location: Horizon Community, Chatham County NC

Time: 1pm

Take part in the 1pm solar presentation, or drop-in between 12-3pm and talk with the experts.

Stanton Homes representatives will also be on site throughout the event. You can rely on their expertise, as well, in relation to any questions you have about the custom home building process. If you have a specific lot or floor plan in mind, bring the information along, and they'll help you know what you can do.

Southern Energy Management, headquartered in Morrisville, NC, provides home owners with residential solar solutions, including solar electricity (photovoltaics), solar water heating, and solar pool heating.

Get Directions and Information Here

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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New Technology Saves 50-70% on Heating and Cooling Bills

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:38:25 -0500

EnergyWise Homes - Save 50% to 70% on Heating and Cooling!

Would you like a guarantee that your heating and cooling bills won't exceed a set amount? How about a guarantee that you'll save 50% to 70% on heating and cooling, versus a conventional home?

That's what a home built with EnergyWise building technology will do for you. Not only will your bills be lower every month, but your new Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC home will feature:

- Consistent humidity levels that eliminate mold and dust mites

- Healthy indoor air with less pollen and dust

- Relief from excess outdoor noises

- Eliminate hot and cold spots throughout the home

EnergyWise has engineered more than 40,000 homes and commercial buildings over the past twenty years.

Heating and Cooling for $38 a month!

2,542 square foot Texas home engineered by EnergyWise guaranteed at just $38 per month for the heating, cooling and hot water bills!

Notice the snow on the roof of this newer home in the historic district of McKinney, Texas. Even when it's freezing outside, EnergyWise building techniques guarantee that energy bill will stay at $38 a month, based on an engineering analysis of the home and installation of recommended systems.

We don't know any other company that offers this kind of guarantee.

How can they do that?

Four Keys To Achieving Ultra Energy Efficient Performance Every Time

As much as 40% of heating or air conditioning is lost through cracks around windows, doors, wall outlets, sill plates and joints in exterior walls.

The EnergyWise "total systems" approach mitigates undesirable air flow and optimizes the thermal envelope of each engineered structure. It starts like this:

Key 1: Choose an energy efficient wall configuration with foam insulation (ICFs, SIPs, or Spray Polyurethane Foam).

Key 2: Choose decent quality, low-e, thermally-broken windows and doors.

Key 3: Caulk, caulk, caulk around windows, doors and baseboards, to create a tight thermal envelope

Key 4: Expert engineering and HVAC sizing take full advantage of the thermal envelope.

EnergyWise has solutions that work.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

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Healthy Home Insulation Inc Joins Stanton Homes® for Heroes

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:37:25 -0400

Healthy Home Insulation Gives Commitment of Support to Veterans and Military through the Stanton Homes® for Heroes Program

Stanton Homes is excited to announce yet another partner in the Stanton Homes® for Heroes Program.

Healthy Home Insulation (HHI) has been serving the eastern half of North Carolina, from Greensboro to the coast, for over 3 years. HHI offers energy efficient spray foam insulation called "Icynene".

What is Icynene?

Icynene is an open cell, ½ lb foam insulation, which is up to four times more energy efficient than fiber glass or cellulose insulation. Icynene is packaged as a system approach to making your home energy efficient and healthy from an indoor air perspective. Homes insulated with Icynene and properly equipped with an efficient HVAC system can see savings of up to 50% on their utility bills. Having a home insulated with Icynene is also a significant step to qualifying the home for the Energy Star certification.

As part of the Stanton Homes for Heroes program, Healthy Home Insulation is offering 10% off standard pricing for any Icynene insulation package installed in a home for a veteran or military homebuyer purchasing a home through Stanton Homes.

"We value the service of these men and women and appreciate the opportunity to give back," said Tu Nguyen, President and owner of Healthy Home Insulation. "We know that the homes they build with Stanton Homes and our insulation will bring them many years of energy savings and comfort."

You may also be interested in these popular green building topics:

Passive Solar Homes and Ideas

Bayer MaterialScience High Performance Residential Program - Guaranteed Savings

What Is Geothermal? Homes with Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Green Building - What's in a Green Home?

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Green Home Myth Busters - How To Build a Custom Green Home

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:18:55 -0400

Green Home Myth Busters - "Muddy Boots Meet the Builder" in North Raleigh

Take a sneak peek at Stanton Homes' North Raleigh Green Home Tour entry!

Walk through a special home under construction - one of Stanton Home's entries in the 5th Annual Green Home Tour.

Meet The Builder Open House Talks and Tours 12-3 pm

Live Demonstration Spray Foam Insulation - 1 pm

"Green Home Myth Busters" Presentation - 2 pm

This Stanton Homes custom design will be one of just 30 homes available for viewing in the 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour.

Live Demonstration - Spray Foam Insulation - 1 pm

Healthy Home Insulation will be offering a LIVE Demonstration with Spray Foam Insulation!

Spray foam insulation is sprayed directly on to the walls and roofline of the home. It expands and sets in a matter of minutes, offering superior insulation, humidity control, and cleaner indoor air. Foam insulation is 3-4 times more energy efficient than conventional insulation.

Watch exactly how it works in this live demonstration!

Special Presentation by Southern Energy Management - 2 pm

Southern Energy Management, Energy Star's national Partner of the Year, will be presenting a free information seminar on Green Home Myths.

Topic: What are some "green home" misconceptions?

A green home costs too much
A green home has weird features
A green home has lower resale value

Find out more about these common myths, and what the benefits of a green home really are.

Southern Energy Management has earned this prestigious national award for the fourth year in a row, for protecting the environment through energy efficiency.

Meet the Builder Open House 12-3 pm

Green elements in the Stanton Home home in Horizon's green home entry featured in 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour include:

Energy Wise guaranteed heating and cooling cost of just $93/month for 2700+ sq ft.
Bronze Level Green Certification and ENERGY STAR certification (now in progress for this home)
Spray foam insulation for superior energy savings and cleaner indoor air
Tighter construction and inclusion of moisture barriers for improved comfort and energy efficiency.
Advanced Framing Techniques and Materials
Tankless hot water for endless supply of heated water at lower cost
Sealed Crawlspace for higher quality indoor air and reduced heating and cooling costs.
Ductwork and plumbing entirely inside thermal envelope to eliminate exposure to unconditioned air
Kitchen and bath cabinetry with ESP (Environmental Stewardship Program) certification
Energy Star Appliances and built in recycling centers
Compact flurorescent lightbulbs throughout home to reduce energy use.
Green label carpet certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute for improved indoor air quality

Find out more here!

Drop in anytime during the open house! Talks and tours start at noon. Spray foam insulation demonstration is at 1 pm, Southern Energy Management "Green Home Myth Busters" talk is at 2 pm

Register Now! Get directions and more information here.

Registration is not required, but is suggested. Space is limited. Refreshments will be provided.

You may also be interested in these popular green building topics:

Bayer MaterialScience High Performance Residential Program - Guaranteed Savings

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Green Home Information - All In One Location!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:31:15 -0400

Green Homes Raleigh NC

Triangle Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes Announces

Green Home Q & A Hot Spot

GreenHomesTriangle.com Highlights Green Features and Topics

We're excited about the launch of our newest information hot spot - www.GreenHomesTriangle.com!

This green building website will feature articles and answers to some of the most asked Green Home questions. Topics include:

EnergyWise - Guaranteed 50-70% Heating and Cooling Cost Reduction

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Green Building Materials

Choosing a "Green" Location to Build Your New Home

Green Home Events

and much more!

Buying or building a green home helps protect the environment, reduces reliance on natural resources, reduces harmful emissions inside and outside the home, and increases resale value.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

ENERGY STAR Homes Save 2,881,008 Pounds of Coal - in One Year!

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:04:18 -0500

Energy Star Homes Continue to Make Ground

972 Energy Star Qualified Homes built in Raleigh in 2009

Looking for a home that makes a difference? Consider an ENERGY STAR home. An ENERGY STAR labeled home has been verified and checked, not just by the home builder, but by a licensed third party organization like Southern Energy Management.

4103 ENERGY STAR qualified homes have been built in the Raleigh/Cary area to date.

972 ENERGY STAR qualified homes were built in the Raleigh/Cary area in 2009.

The ENERGY STAR program continues to grow.

ENERGY STAR qualified homes built in the Raleigh/Cary area in 2009 are the equivalent of:

Eliminating emissions from 476 vehicles
Saving 2,881,008 lbs of coal
Planting 787 acres of trees
Saving the environment 5,650,236 pounds of CO₂

That's just one year, in one area!

An ENERGY STAR qualified home can feature:

What is an ENERGY STAR home, and how does it save money and resources?

An ENERGY STAR home is independently certified by a third party inspection agency. The process starts with the blueprints. A complete energy analysis of the planned home is determined, and all necessary steps to increase energy efficiency are then incorporated. The home is inspected several times during the building process to ensure all work is to the highest standards.

What features are in an ENERGY STAR home in the Raleigh, NC area?

Superior Insulation Installation - Must be installed and rated at ENERGY STAR standards.

High Performance Windows - ENERGY STAR rated windows with a low-E coating.

Tighter Construction/Tighter Ducts - Advanced techniques are used to seal every part of the home, which also reduces noise, moisture, pollen, and dust.

Efficient Heating and Cooling - HVAC systems must be ENERGY STAR rated, and higher than normal performance systems may be required.

Complete Air Barrier - Tested using a field-verified blower test.

Interested in finding out more about other green building features and ideas?

Green Home Builders in North Carolina - Green Building Resources

What Is Geothermal? Homes with Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Green Building - What's in a Green Home?

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today.

Durham NC ENERGY STAR Homes saving 3 MILLION Pounds of CO2

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:56:40 -0500

Energy Star Homes Make a Big Difference

ENERGY STAR Movement Continues to Grow in Durham NC

ENERGY STAR qualified homes built in Durham NC in 2009 are the equivalent of:

Eliminating emissions from 285 vehicles
Saving 1,722,084 lbs of coal
Planting 471 acres of trees
Saving the environment 3,377,353 pounds of CO₂

1955 ENERGY STAR qualified homes have been built in Durham NC to date.

581 ENERGY STAR qualified homes were built in Durham NC in 2009.

The ENERGY STAR program continues to grow.

What is an ENERGY STAR home, and how does it save money and resources?

Superior Insulation Installation - Must be installed and rated at ENERGY STAR standards.

High Performance Windows - ENERGY STAR rated windows with a low-E coating.

Tighter Construction/Tighter Ducts - Advanced techniques are used to seal every part of the home, which also reduces noise, moisture, pollen, and dust.

Efficient Heating and Cooling - HVAC systems must be ENERGY STAR rated, and higher than normal performance systems may be required.

Complete Air Barrier - Tested using a field-verified blower test.

Interested in finding out more about other green building features and ideas?

Green Home Builders in North Carolina - Green Building Resources

Bayer MaterialScience High Performance Residential Program - Guaranteed Savings

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