Property Tax in Chowan County
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Chowan stays below national median
At 0.686%, Chowan's effective property tax rate runs about 22% below the national median of 0.88%, offering meaningful savings for homeowners. The median tax bill of $1,403 is roughly half the national median of $2,690, placing Chowan in the bottom 30th percentile nationally.
Chowan slightly above state average
Chowan's 0.686% rate trails North Carolina's state average of 0.701% by a hair, putting it near the middle of the state's tax distribution. The median tax of $1,403 sits just under the state median of $1,433, marking Chowan as a typical North Carolina county for tax burden.
Chowan compares evenly to region
Among eastern North Carolina peers, Chowan's 0.686% rate matches the broader regional pattern, with similar effective rates in Caswell (0.677%) and Cleveland (0.688%). The county sits above the state's lowest-tax outliers but below higher-tax jurisdictions.
Median home costs $1,403 yearly
A typical Chowan home valued at $204,400 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,403. With a mortgage, the effective bill climbs to $1,510 due to additional county assessments.
Don't assume your assessment is right
Many Chowan homeowners overpay because they accept their initial assessed value without question—but assessments can be wrong, especially if your home's market value has changed. File a free appeal with Chowan County's assessor to ensure your property is valued fairly.