Property Tax Analysis for Essex County, VA

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

Effective Tax Rate

0.6%

Annual Tax Bill

$1,367

Monthly Escrow

$114

Tax Burden

2.6% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$217,000
Est. Assessed Value$184,450
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate0.6%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$205
5-Year Savings$1,025
vs National Averagebelow (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Essex County

Essex County in Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.6%, which is below the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $217,000, that translates to $1,367 annually or $114 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.