Property Tax in Warren County
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Warren's rate beats national median
Warren County's effective tax rate of 0.586% sits below the national median rate, though its higher home values mean residents pay more in absolute dollars. On the national median home of $281,900, Warren's rate would yield about $1,651, but Warren's median home is $315,800—meaning residents pay $1,850 annually, still below the national median tax of $2,690.
Warren ranks below Virginia average
Warren County's effective rate of 0.586% trails Virginia's state average of 0.671%, positioning it as a relatively affordable county tax-wise. However, Warren's median property tax of $1,850 exceeds the state median of $1,960 only slightly, thanks to its higher-value homes.
Warren taxes sit in the regional middle
Warren's 0.586% effective rate places it between Surry (0.627%) and Washington (0.514%), though Warren homes command premium prices at $315,800 median value. Compared to rural Tazewell ($116,100 median), Warren residents pay dramatically more per home despite a similar tax rate.
Warren homes average $1,850 annually
On the county's median home value of $315,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,850 in annual property taxes. With mortgage adjustments, that rises to $1,888, while owners without mortgages pay closer to $1,748.
Verify your assessment, appeal if needed
Warren County homeowners should ensure their property valuations align with current market prices, as overassessments can happen at any price point. Filing an assessment appeal costs nothing and may result in tax refunds retroactively if the county's valuation is found too high.