The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Carteret County is $949.00 per year, based on a median home value of $207,500.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.46% of property value.
Carteret County collects relatively low property taxes, and is ranked in the bottom half of all counties in the United States by property tax collections. Of the one-hundred--no counties in North Carolina, Carteret County is ranked 36th by median property taxes, and 91st by median tax as percentage of home value.
Carteret County has lower property taxes than many other North Carolina counties. The median home value is $207,500.00, compared to the median property value in North Carolina of $155,500.00
Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Carteret County Tax Assessor.
