Property Tax Analysis for Rutherford County, NC

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Rutherford County.

Effective Tax Rate

0.6%

Annual Tax Bill

$965

Monthly Escrow

$80

Tax Burden

1.9% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$158,200
Est. Assessed Value$134,470
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate0.6%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$145
5-Year Savings$725
vs National Averagebelow (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Rutherford County

Rutherford County in North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.6%, which is below the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $158,200, that translates to $965 annually or $80 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.