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2009 Lee County Property Tax Guide
How Much are Property Taxes in Lee County NC?
That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Lee County.
If you're considering relocating to Lee County, you may be living in Sanford, Broadway, Cape Fear, Cameron, Carolina Trace, Deep River, Lemon Springs, Northview, West Pocket, or West Sanford.
View updated Lee County property tax rates
When were property values last adjusted (assessed)?
Lee County, reassessed property values on January 1, 2007. The next revaluation is scheduled for January 1, 2013. While all North Carolina counties are required to conduct revaluations at least once every eight years, Lee County completes one every six years.
Find Out What District Your New Lee County Home is Located In
Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in. Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district: Lee County Tax Records site.
This chart shows the 2009/2010 Lee County property tax rates. If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher. If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be lower.
Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Lee County NC
The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located.
How Do I Figure Out What These Lee County Property Tax Numbers Mean?
It's not as confusing as it looks. The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price.
• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2009.
And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.
You can also check the Lee County Property Tax page for most recent information.
Where Should I Live to Get the Lowest Property Tax Rate?
As you can see, a City of Sanford location will be the most expensive property tax location in Lee County. Best bargains are in the variety of fire districts outside of city limits, but property tax rates are very similar amongst the fire districts - thus it won't cost much more to live in West Sanford versus Carolina Trace.
What County Will My New Home Be In?
When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.
How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Lee County NC Home?
If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Lee County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.
What if the Assessed Value of my Lee County NC new home is Different From the Sales Price?
If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you. Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.
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