Albemarle County property tax
Homeowners in Albemarle County, Virginia typically pay about 0.75% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,719 on a median home value of $495,400.
Typical effective rate
0.75%
higher than 55% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,719
per year
Median home value
$495,400
In VA
#39
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.75% — 20% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,687 for mortgaged homes, $3,798 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 39th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 45th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Albemarle County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.75%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Albemarle County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Albemarle County is 0.75% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,719) divided by the median home value ($495,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Albemarle County?
The median owner-occupied home in Albemarle County is valued at $495,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,719 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,687, versus $3,798 for homes without one.
How does Albemarle County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Albemarle County's effective rate is 3% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 39th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Albemarle County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Winchester city | 0.76% | $2,591 |
| 37 | Bristol city | 0.75% | $1,387 |
| 38 | Fauquier County | 0.75% | $4,320 |
| 40 | Prince George County | 0.74% | $2,184 |
| 41 | Montgomery County | 0.74% | $2,249 |
| 42 | Norton city | 0.73% | $800 |
Official data & resources for Albemarle County
- Albemarle County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Albemarle County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Albemarle County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.